Effective Date: July 18, 2026
Welcome to Rooted Oak Publishing (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase products, subscribe to our newsletter, submit forms, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and shipping address
- Account information
- Order history
- Manuscript or submission information (if submitted)
- Information provided through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, surveys, or other online forms
- Any other information you choose to provide
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
- Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process and fulfill orders.
- Process payments securely through our payment providers.
- Deliver digital products or physical books.
- Respond to questions and customer service requests.
- Review manuscript submissions or publishing inquiries, if applicable.
- Send newsletters, announcements, promotions, and updates if you have subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
- Improve our website, products, and customer experience.
- Analyze website traffic and performance.
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website.
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse.
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, maintain shopping cart functionality, analyze website traffic, and, where applicable, support advertising and marketing efforts.
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others are optional. You may manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner displayed when you visit our website or through your browser settings.
Payments
If purchases are made through our website, payments are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
Please review the privacy policies of the applicable payment providers for additional information about how your payment information is handled.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate our business, including:
- Website hosting providers
- WooCommerce or other e-commerce platforms
- Payment processors
- Shipping providers
- Email marketing services
- Analytics providers
- Website security services
- Advertising and social media platforms
- Print-on-demand or book fulfillment providers
These providers may process personal information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information only:
- With trusted service providers that help us operate our business.
- To process payments and fulfill orders.
- When required by law or legal process.
- To protect our rights, customers, or website.
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive newsletters, new release announcements, promotions, educational content, publishing updates, or special offers.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information. However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic information is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable law, including the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of our website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Rooted Oak Publishing
Website: https://rootedoakpublishing.com
Email: hello@rootedoakpublishing.com
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