Effective date: May 3, 2026 | Website: houstonbookpublishers.us | Controller: Houston Book Publishers
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Houston Book Publishers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you use houstonbookpublishers.us (the “Site”), request information about our publishing and related services, communicate with us, or interact with our online advertising—including paid search and display campaigns (for example, Google Ads and similar platforms).
We publish this policy to meet reasonable expectations of transparency for website visitors and to support compliance with applicable privacy laws and common requirements of advertising partners. It is not legal advice; please consult qualified counsel for advice specific to your situation.
By using the Site or submitting information to us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site and do not submit personal information.
1. Scope
This policy applies to personal information processed through the Site, our lead and contact forms, email and phone communications initiated through the Site, and our use of analytics and advertising technologies tied to the Site. It does not govern third-party sites that we link to; their policies control.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of information, depending on your interactions:
- Identifiers and contact data: name, email address, telephone number, company or project name (if you provide it), and the content of messages you send through our forms or chat.
- Commercial information: services you inquire about, general project details you choose to share, and similar information relevant to a potential engagement.
- Internet or other electronic network activity: IP address, device and browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages and features viewed, date/time stamps, and diagnostic or performance data.
- Geolocation data (approximate): derived from IP address or device settings at a city/region level where available—not precise GPS from this Site unless you separately provide it.
- Preferences and consents: marketing or SMS opt-in selections you make through our forms (for example, where a checkbox states you agree to receive messages and related disclosures).
- Audio, electronic, or similar information: if you use our live chat or call us, the relevant provider or carrier may process session metadata or call content under its own terms.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as health information, government ID numbers, or account passwords) through our standard lead forms or ads. Please do not send sensitive information unless we explicitly request it through a secure process.
3. How we use information
We use personal information for purposes including:
- Providing and improving our services: responding to inquiries, scheduling follow-up, delivering contracted publishing, writing, editing, marketing, or related services, and internal quality and training (using de-identified or aggregated data where appropriate).
- Communications: sending transactional messages (for example, confirming receipt of a form) and, where you have opted in, promotional email or SMS in accordance with applicable consent rules and our Terms.
- Security and integrity: detecting spam, fraud, or abuse; protecting our network and users; and enforcing our agreements.
- Analytics and measurement: understanding how the Site is used, which content is helpful, and how visitors arrive (including from paid channels).
- Advertising (PPC) and remarketing: measuring conversions from ads, attributing leads to campaigns, optimizing bids and creatives, and—if we enable audience-based features—delivering or excluding ads to certain visitors based on prior Site interactions. These activities may involve cookies, pixels, or mobile advertising IDs as described in Section 5.
- Legal compliance: meeting recordkeeping, tax, or regulatory obligations and responding to lawful requests.
4. Google Ads, analytics, and similar technologies
We may use Google Ads (including conversion tracking), and we may use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or similar tools if implemented on the Site. These services use cookies or similar technologies to collect or receive information from the Site and elsewhere on the internet and use that data to provide measurement services and, when configured, ad personalization.
For more on how Google uses data, see:
You can review and adjust certain Google ad settings at Google Ads Settings (when signed in to Google). You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on where available.
5. Cookies and similar technologies
We and partners may use cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage, scripts, and similar technologies for strictly necessary Site operation, preferences, analytics, and advertising (including conversion measurement and, if enabled, remarketing).
Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies. Doing so may limit Site functionality (for example, forms or chat). Industry tools include the DAA’s WebChoices and the NAI’s Consumer Opt-Out; availability varies by region and device.
6. SMS and email marketing
Where we offer SMS or email marketing, we will obtain consent as required by law (for example, through a clear checkbox and disclosure on the applicable form). Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply for SMS. You can opt out of marketing SMS by following instructions in the message (such as replying STOP) where supported, and you can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in those emails.
7. How we disclose information
We may disclose personal information to:
- Service providers and processors who host the Site, deliver email, provide analytics or advertising platforms, operate chat, or support our business—under written terms that limit use to providing services to us.
- Professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, insurers) where necessary.
- Authorities or others when required by law, regulation, court order, or legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or security.
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to appropriate confidentiality and use restrictions.
We do not sell your personal information for money. Some U.S. state laws treat certain sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as a “sale” or “sharing.” Where those laws apply, we honor applicable opt-out rights as described in Section 9.
8. Retention
We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes in this policy, maintain our relationship with you, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data type; we may de-identify or aggregate information for analytics after retention.
9. Your privacy rights and choices
Depending on your U.S. state of residence, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of certain personal information, and to opt out of targeted advertising, “sales,” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by state law. States with comprehensive privacy laws (or related rules) continue to evolve; we will respond to verifiable requests as required by applicable law.
How to submit a request: email info@houstonbookpublishers.us with “Privacy Request” in the subject line and describe your request. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): you may have the rights listed above and the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising them. You may use an authorized agent in some cases; we may require proof of authorization.
Nevada residents: you may be entitled to opt out of certain sales of covered information under Nevada law; contact us at the email above with “Nevada Opt-Out Request.”
Marketing opt-out: use email unsubscribe links or SMS STOP as provided in messages, in addition to emailing us.
10. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. No internet transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children’s privacy
The Site and our advertising are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.
12. International visitors and GDPR notice (where applicable)
We are based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country.
If you are in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom and applicable law applies, you may have additional rights (including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability) and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact us at the email below. Our lawful bases may include contract, legitimate interests (where balanced against your rights), and consent where we rely on it.
13. Automated decision-making
We do not use personal information for solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will revise the effective date when we make material changes. Where required, we will obtain your consent or provide additional notice. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes acceptance unless otherwise required by law.
15. Contact us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise privacy rights, contact:
Houston Book Publishers
Email: info@houstonbookpublishers.us
Phone: (713) 370-2926
Mailing address: 1312 Merrimac Dr, Allen, TX 75002
Related policies
Our Terms & Conditions govern use of the Site and services. Please read them together with this Privacy Policy.