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Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Scribble Scrabble Publishing

Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Scribble Scrabble Publishing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or purchase a copy of Plated Pleasures (whether in physical or digital format).

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site or purchase our products.

1. What Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Purchase Plated Pleasures or other books.

  • Sign up for our newsletter.

  • Contact us via email or a contact form.

The types of data we may collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address (for shipping physical books), and phone number.

  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers or PayPal details are processed by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). We do not store your full payment information on our servers.

  • Transactional Data: Details about the books you have purchased (e.g., copies of Plated Pleasures).

2. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This includes:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • The pages you view on our site and the dates/times of your visits.

  • The referrer URL (the site you came from).

We use this data to help us understand how readers interact with our site (e.g., which book covers they click on) and to improve our marketing efforts. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process Transactions: To fulfill orders for Plated Pleasures, including shipping physical copies and delivering digital files (eBooks).

  • Communicate: To send you order confirmations, respond to customer service requests, and notify you of shipping updates.

  • Marketing (with consent): If you opt-in, we may send you emails about new book releases, author events, or promotions (such as a sequel to Plated Pleasures). You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.

  • Improve Our Website: To analyze trends and administer the site.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data in the following specific situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our business (e.g., shipping carriers like USPS or FedEx to deliver your book, or email marketing platforms like Mailchimp).

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate data.

  • Erasure: You can request that we delete your data (subject to certain legal obligations, such as retaining transaction records for tax purposes).

  • Opt-Out: If you are a California resident (CCPA), you have the right to opt out of the “sale” of your personal information. Note that we do not sell your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@platedpleasuresbook.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and books (including Plated Pleasures) are intended for general audiences and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon, Goodreads, or author social media pages). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact our Data Controller:

  • Email: privacy@platedpleasuresbook.com

  • Mail: Scribble Scrabble Publishing, Attn: Privacy Officer, 375 W Main St Unit #5017, Huntington, NY 11743