Privacy Policy
Merilus Press (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. As a publisher, we also address submissions, review copies, rights inquiries, and retailer links.
We collect only what we need to respond, publish, distribute, and operate responsibly. We do not sell personal data.
1) Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us, request review copies, submit a manuscript, request rights/permissions, subscribe to updates, or communicate with us.
- Identity and contact data (name, email, and other details you include)
- Professional context (bookseller, educator, journalist, reviewer, agent, or organization)
- Submission materials (manuscript files, synopses, pitches, cover letters)
- Rights / permissions details (territory, language, format, intended use)
- Shipping details (only when needed for physical review copies or fulfillment)
Please do not submit sensitive personal information (e.g., government IDs, medical details, financial account data) through our forms unless explicitly requested for a specific legitimate purpose.
2) Automatically collected data
When you visit our website, certain technical data may be collected automatically (often through standard server logs or analytics), such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and approximate location derived from IP.
We use this information to maintain security, understand how the site is used, and improve the site’s performance and content.
3) How we use your information
We use information for legitimate publishing and operational purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Evaluating submissions and communicating editorial decisions
- Processing review copy requests and press inquiries
- Handling rights, permissions, and licensing discussions
- Sending newsletters or updates you request (you may unsubscribe at any time)
- Improving our website and protecting it from abuse
4) Legal bases (where applicable)
Depending on your location, our processing may rely on one or more of the following legal bases: (a) your consent, (b) performance of a contract or steps prior to a contract, (c) legitimate interests (such as operating a publishing business), and/or (d) compliance with legal obligations.
5) Sharing and disclosure
We do not sell personal information. We share information only when needed to operate, comply with law, or fulfill your request.
- Service providers (hosting, email delivery, form processing) who help us run the site
- Operational partners only as needed (e.g., shipping carriers for physical deliveries)
- Legal and safety when required to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect rights/safety
When you click to third-party retailers (e.g., Amazon or other booksellers), their privacy policies govern your activity on their sites.
6) Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies to keep the site functioning and to understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect functionality.
7) Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including maintaining records, handling editorial correspondence, and meeting legal obligations.
- Submissions may be retained for a reasonable period to manage editorial review and avoid duplicate review
- Rights inquiries may be retained to track permissions and licensing history
- Press requests may be retained to manage relationships and communications
8) Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of certain personal information. You may also object to certain processing or request portability where applicable.
You may unsubscribe from emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link (if provided) or by contacting us.
9) Children’s privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us to request deletion.
10) International visitors
Merilus Press operates from the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to protect information consistent with this policy.
11) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates when changes were made. Continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised policy.
12) Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact us through our Contact page with the subject line “Privacy Request.”