Privacy Policy

Author Connect Community International

Introduction

Authors Connect Community International (“ACCI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit www.authorsconnectcommunity.com, interact with our services, or communicate with us.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Country or region
Author biography or professional details
Information submitted through contact forms, community applications, or author showcases

b) Non-Personal Information

Automatically collected information may include:

Browser type
Device information
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is used for analytical and operational purposes only.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain the website
Respond to inquiries and communications
Review community or author submissions
Feature authors and community content (with consent)
Send updates related to ACCI initiatives, events, or announcements
Improve website functionality and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Author Content and Public Information

If you submit content for author showcases or public features:

Your name, biography, and submitted materials may be publicly displayed
Only information you consent to share will be published

Authors retain ownership of their work. ACCI uses such content solely for community, informational, and promotional purposes related to the platform.

Cookies and tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain site functionalities.

A separate Cookie Policy may be provided if required.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as website hosting, analytics tools, or email platforms) to support website operations.

These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are permitted to use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Use of the website is at your own risk.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent for certain uses

Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Authors Connect Community International does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

If you believe such information has been inadvertently collected, please contact us so it can be promptly removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Authors Connect Community International
Email: connect@authorsconnectcommunity.com
Website: www.authorsconnectcommunity.com