Privacy Policy for PULSE and www.pyrrhicpress.org

1. Introduction

At Pyrrhic Press Publishing, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.pyrrhicpress.org) or join the Professionals United in Literary & Scholarly Excellence (PULSE) association.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit the Site or register for PULSE, we may collect the following information:

• Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, country of residence, occupation, and any other details you provide during registration or via forms on the Site.
• Technical Data: This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our Site (through cookies or similar technologies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process your PULSE registration and provide you with access to resources, updates, and communications related to your membership.
• To send you newsletters, event notifications, and other relevant communications, if you opt into them.
• To improve our website and services, ensuring a better user experience.
• To ensure compliance with our Terms and Conditions and protect against fraudulent or malicious activity.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating the Site, managing email communications, or supporting other aspects of PULSE. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal requests, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site by:

• Remembering your preferences and login information.
• Analyzing Site usage to improve our services.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. Your Rights

As a user of www.pyrrhicpress.org and a member of PULSE, you have the following rights:

• Access: You can request to know what personal data we hold about you and how it is being used.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
• Withdrawal of Consent: If you previously consented to receive communications from us, you can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

8. Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill our legal obligations, or maintain legitimate business interests.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

Pyrrhic Press Publishing reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify users of significant changes, and continued use of the Site will constitute your acceptance of any updates.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact us at:

Email: editor@pyrrhicpress.org