Privacy Statement

At PEARNET PUBLISHING, we value the privacy and security of our users and are committed to protecting their personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our website or engage in any activities related to PEARNET PUBLISHING. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Statement.

Information We Collect:
a. Personal Information: When you register as a user or submit content as an author, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and other contact details. For author submissions, we may also collect biographical information and other data relevant to the publication process.

b. Usage Data: We may automatically collect non-personal information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and actions taken while using our platform.

How We Use Your Information:
a. Providing Services: We use your personal information to facilitate user registration, enable author submissions, and manage your account. It allows us to deliver the services you request and enhance your overall experience on our platform.

b. Communication: We may use your contact information to send you important updates, notifications, and announcements related to your account, publications, or any changes to our policies.

c. Analytics: Non-personal information is used for analyzing website traffic, user behavior, and improving our services to better meet the needs of our users.

d. Legal Obligations: In certain cases, we may need to use or disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

Data Sharing:
a. Author Information: For author submissions, some personal information (such as author name and biographical details) may be publicly visible on our website along with the published content.

b. Third-Party Services: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, but they are strictly bound by confidentiality and privacy agreements.

c. Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized and aggregated data with partners, affiliates, or advertisers for research, marketing, or other purposes.

Data Security:
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, it is essential to understand that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Privacy Choices:
a. Account Settings: You can review and update your account information in the user dashboard provided on our website.

b. Communication: You can choose to opt-out of non-essential communications by following the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

Children's Privacy:
Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and if we become aware of such data being collected inadvertently, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to the Privacy Statement:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Statement at any time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Please review this statement periodically to stay informed of how we handle your data.

Contact Us:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or data, please contact our Privacy Officer at pearnetkenya@gmail.com

By using PEARNET PUBLISHING's website and services, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Statement.