Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025, April, 12

Sea Lantern Publishing ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, https://www.sealanternpublishing.com ("Site"). We process your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR").

1. Who We Are

Sea Lantern Publishing is an independent publishing studio based in the European Union. You can contact us at info (at) sealanternpublishing (dot) com regarding any privacy-related inquiries.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:Identity Data: name, email address, country of residence

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system

Usage Data: pages viewed, time spent on site, clicks, referring URLs

Marketing Data: your preferences in receiving updates and offers from us

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through: Direct interactions: when you fill out forms, sign up for updates, or place an order

Automated technologies: cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and log files

4. Why We Process Your Data

We use your data to:

Operate and maintain our website

Fulfill your orders and deliver digital content

Respond to inquiries and messages

Improve user experience and optimize site performance

Send email communications, only if you have opted in

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

Your consent (e.g., for marketing emails or cookies)

Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling book orders)Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with tax laws)

Legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining and improving our services)

6. How Long We Store Your Data

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third-party service providers such as:

Email marketing platforms (for opted-in communications)

Payment processors

Web analytics providers

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data and comply with GDPR.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party providers may be located outside the EU. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Correct or erase your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Object to processing or request restriction

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info (at) sealanternpublishing (dot) com.

10. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our settings widget or banner.

11. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

12. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with a revised effective date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info (at) sealanternpublishing (dot) com