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Updated and Effective as of: December 16th, 2024

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This privacy policy describes how Lily and Foster, LLC ("we," "our," "us") collect, use, and disclose certain information, including your Personal Information, both online and offline, and the choices you can make about that information. This privacy policy explains our practices — and your choices — on how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with our services. These services include our website, mobile applications, online tools, and other services provided by Lily and Foster, including editing services. Depending on how you interact with us, there may be additional notices about our practices and your choices.

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Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect About You

   • Information You Provide

   • Information We Collect Automatically

   • Information We Collect from Third Parties

2. How We Use Your Information and Why

3. Who We Share Your Information With and Why

4. Your Choices, Rights, and Controls

5. International Transfers

6. General Audience Site

7. Retention

8. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

9. Protecting Your Information

10. Changes to this Policy

11. Contact Us

12. Jurisdiction Specific Rights

• United States

• Additional Jurisdictions

• California Privacy Rights (CPPA Notice)

Information We Collect About You

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Sites and services, including:

Information You Provide

• When you submit a manuscript for editing, request information, or contact us for support, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and manuscript submission.

• If you use our editing services, we also collect information relevant to your submission, including the manuscript content, and any details you share about the project.

Information We Collect Automatically

• We automatically collect certain information when you interact with our Sites and services, such as IP addresses, browser types, operating system, and usage data.

Information We Collect from Third Parties

• We may receive additional information from third-party sources, such as partners or services you use to submit manuscripts.

How We Use Your Information and Why

We use the information we collect to provide you with our services and improve your experience. Specifically:

1. Providing Editing Services: We use your information, including your manuscript content, to provide our editing services, including reviewing, proofreading, and revising your work as per your instructions.

2. Rejected Manuscripts: If we must reject a manuscript, it is due to the high volume of submissions we receive and our limited capacity as a small team. This decision is made purely based on operational limitations and is not a reflection of the quality of your work. Any rejected manuscripts are not stored in our systems unless otherwise requested by the author. We will not use or share any personal data associated with rejected manuscripts beyond notifying the author.

3. Revised Manuscripts: When we revise a manuscript, we want to clarify that you, the author, retain all rights to your manuscript. Lily and Foster holds no claim or ownership over the intellectual property of your work. Our role is strictly limited to providing editing services, and all rights to the manuscript and any revisions remain solely with you, the author.

4. Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your submission, our services, or to respond to inquiries and requests.

5. Improving Our Services: We use aggregate, non-identifiable data to help us improve our website, services, and overall user experience.

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Who We Share Your Information With and Why

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and delivering services to you, such as payment processors or IT service providers. These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and only use it as necessary to perform their services.

We may also share your information in response to a legal request or to comply with relevant laws.

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Your Choices, Rights, and Controls

You have various rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the information we collect from you. You may also choose to opt out of certain communications or request that we do not use your information for marketing purposes. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

International Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, which may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.

General Audience Site

Our Sites and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to provide editing services and comply with legal obligations. Rejected manuscripts are not stored unless requested, and we do not retain manuscripts for purposes other than the specific editing work requested.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience on our Sites. These technologies help us collect information about how you use our Sites, allowing us to improve functionality, deliver relevant content, and analyze traffic.

Protecting Your Information

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Updated and Effective as of" date will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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Contact Us

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

Email: [contact@lilyandfoster.com]

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Jurisdiction Specific Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information. These rights are summarized below:

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United States

In the U.S., you have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the details provided above.

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Additional Jurisdictions

If you are located outside of the U.S., you may have additional data protection rights depending on your country or region. Please refer to local laws for more information.

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California Privacy Rights (CCPA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), with respect to your personal information. Below is a summary of those rights, how you can exercise them, and additional information about your personal data.

1. Right to Know What Personal Information We Collect

You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect about you, including information you have provided to us directly and any data we have collected through other sources.

2. Right to Delete Your Personal Information

You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions, such as for legal or business purposes.

3. Right to Opt-Out of the Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. However, if we were to ever engage in such practices in the future, you would have the right to opt-out.

4. Right to Correct Inaccurate Personal Information

You have the right to request that we correct any personal information we have about you that is inaccurate, to the extent that such information is used for business purposes.

5. Right to Limit the Use of Sensitive Information

You have the right to limit the use of your sensitive personal information for specific purposes. We may request that you specify the nature of the limitation or withdrawal.

6. How to Exercise Your California Privacy Rights

To submit a request to exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at [Your Contact Information] or email us at [insert email address]. When submitting a request, please include sufficient detail for us to locate your personal data and identify your request.

7. Verification of Identity

For your protection, we may need to verify your identity before we fulfill any requests related to your personal information. This may involve asking you for specific information you have provided to us or, if applicable, using additional verification measures.

8. Shine the Light Law

Under California's Shine the Light law, California residents have the right to request and obtain information regarding the disclosure of their personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. If you wish to request this information, please contact us at the contact information provided in the “Contact Us” section.

9. Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA, including by denying you services, charging different prices, or providing a different level of service. However, we may offer financial incentives for certain data uses, subject to the provisions of the CCPA.

10. Minors' Privacy Rights

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe we have collected personal information from a minor, please contact us.