Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Guinness Press Inc. ("we," "our," "us"). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and any other applicable federal or state laws in the United States, as well as international advertising standards required by Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://guinnesspress.org (for researchers and scholars) or https://guinnesspressinc.com (for authors seeking self-publishing services), or interact with our services.

By using our sites, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title
• Country of residence
• Any information you provide through contact forms, email, or during consultations

b. Non-Personal / Technical Data

• Browser type and version
• IP address and approximate location
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar technologies for analytics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries or consultation requests
• To provide, operate, and maintain our services
• To improve our website content and user experience
• To send administrative information, such as updates or policy changes
• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms
• To send marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial gain.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Policy or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

5. Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

6. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share limited personal data with:

• Trusted consultants, contractors, or partners assisting in delivering our services
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
• Cloud hosting or IT providers under strict confidentiality agreements

We do not disclose personal information to unrelated third parties or use it for advertising without consent.

7. International Data Transfers

If your information is transferred outside the United States (e.g., for hosting or analytics), we ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses and compliance with recognized privacy frameworks.

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our websites may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic data.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Analytics tools such as Google Analytics may collect anonymized traffic data; no personally identifiable information is shared with Google.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to processing for marketing purposes

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@guinnesspress.org (for research-related inquiries) or info@guinnesspressinc.com (for self-publishing inquiries).

10. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for immediate removal.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

For any privacy concerns or data requests, please contact: