Privacy Policy

At American Books Awards, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.

Introduction:

The American Books Awards (hereinafter referred to as "website", "us", "our", or "we") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, including personal information of authors, book information and book covers submitted by authors and users, as well as any other information collected through the website.

Information Collection and Use:

We collect the following types of information through our website:

• Personal information of authors, including name, contact information, and other information provided by authors when they submit their books for the American Books Awards.
• Book information and book covers submitted by authors and users, including title, description, and any other information related to the book.
• Information collected through our website's contact forms, such as name, email address, and message.

We use this information for the following purposes:

• To process book submissions for the American Books Awards.
• To provide authors with information about the American Books Awards and other relevant information.
• To respond to inquiries and messages submitted through the website's contact forms.
• To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Information Sharing and Disclosure:

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information of our users with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• When required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process.
• When necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
• When we use service providers to perform certain functions on our behalf, such as processing book submissions, hosting the website, or sending email messages. In these cases, we only share the information necessary for the service provider to perform its function, and the service provider is bound by confidentiality and security obligations.

Data Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information and book information submitted through our website from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security measures can be 100% effective, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

American Books Awards uses cookies and tracking technologies to improve your online experience and to collect information about your use of our website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help us to understand how you use our website and to improve your experience.

Data Retention

American Books Awards will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy:

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any changes, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. By using our website, you agree to be bound by the then-current version of this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the information practices of our website, please contact us at info@americanbooksawards.com

Last Updated: 02/14/2025