Privacy and Cookie Policy for MaBell Publishing LLC
Effective Date: November 10, 2025
This policy applies to mabellpublishing.com and mabellpublishing.org (our "Sites"). We at MaBell Publishing respect your privacy and aim to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in simple terms. If you have questions, contact us at [legal@mabellpublishing.com].
1. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal information to run our Sites and provide services:
- From you directly: Name, email, payment details, and address when you subscribe, buy books/merchandise, or sign up for newsletters (e.g., TechFuel Fever).
- Automatically: IP address, browser type, device info, and usage data (e.g., pages visited) via cookies and analytics tools.
- We do not collect sensitive data like health or political views unless you share it voluntarily (e.g., in feedback).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data only for:
- Providing services: Processing orders, subscriptions, and sending newsletters or updates.
- Improving our Sites: Internal analytics to understand usage (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Legal reasons: Complying with laws or responding to requests.
Our legal basis under GDPR is your consent (e.g., for newsletters and updates), contract fulfillment (e.g., purchases), or legitimate interests (e.g., site security).
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing. We only share:
- With payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal) to handle transactions securely.
- With analytics providers (e.g., Google) for internal insights—no external advertising.
- If required by law, or to protect our rights.
Data stays within the US, but we ensure EU transfers meet GDPR standards (e.g., via standard contractual clauses).
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small files that help our Sites work better. We use:
- Essential cookies: For basic functions like logins and carts (no consent needed).
- Analytics cookies: To track site performance (e.g., Google Analytics). These are optional—we ask for your consent via a banner.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings or withdraw consent anytime. Without them, some features may not work.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Object to processing or request restrictions.
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., your local data protection office).
Email us at legal@mabellpublishing.com to exercise rights—we'll respond within 30 days.
6. Data Security and Retention
We use secure measures (e.g., encryption) to protect your data, but no system is 100% safe. We keep data only as long as needed (e.g., 2 years for analytics, longer for legal records).
7. Children's Privacy
Our Sites are for adults (18+) or children 16 and under with adult supervision. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy—check back or we'll notify you of big changes.
9. Contact Us
MaBell Publishing LLC
P.O. Box 153
Liberty, MO 64069
US
Email: legal@mabellpublishing.com
Data Protection Officer: Linda Canida
By using our Sites, you agree to this policy.