Privacy Policy

​​​Unless you send us a Submission for consideration, we do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or billing details directly from users.

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However, the following information may be collected automatically when you use our Website:

• Analytics Data: We use tools provided by Wix, including cookies and session tracking, to collect anonymous data about how users interact with the Website. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.

• Log Data: Our server automatically logs basic technical information for diagnostic and statistical purposes, such as your IP address and the time and date of your visit.​​​​​

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If you send a Submission, we will collect your name, email address and a file attachment containing your Submission to consideration in our internal publishing process.​

Unless you send us a Submission, the data we collect is used solely to:

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• Analyze website traffic and usage trends;

• Improve the performance and functionality of the Website;

• Ensure the security of our Website.

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We do not use the data to identify individual users unless they are submitting a manuscript for consideration.

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If you send us a Submission, we use the data you have supplied to manage your submission within our IT systems and assess the materials you have submitted for potential publication. 

We process data based on:

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• Legitimate Interests: For improving and securing the Website, ensuring usability, and analyzing trends.

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• Consent by using the Website: by using the website, you consent to the use of cookies and analytics tools in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

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• Consent by submitting a Manuscript: by submitting a manuscript, you consent to our use of third party, automated or intelligent agent systems in the handling and processing of any data supplied, provided such data are not used for general corpus training.

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand user behavior. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. 

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. However, analytics data collected by Wix may be processed by Wix or its partners in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

In addition, if you make a Submission, we may transmit, store and process any data your provide on commercially available third party systems as long as those systems are used solely for our own internal purposes.

As a user, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR:

• Access: Request a copy of any personal data we may hold about you.

• Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate personal data.

• Erasure: Request the deletion of data where applicable.

• Restriction: Request limited processing of your data.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your data.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@factorialbooks.com.

We retain analytics and log data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: contact@factorialbooks.com

• Mail: Factorial Books Ltd., 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

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Last Updated: 10 June 2025