Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 3, 2026

Of Stars & Magic Publishing (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, ofstarsandmagic.com (including any subdomains or staging environments), sign up for our newsletter, purchase books, or submit manuscripts to us.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Data”). The types of personal data we collect depend on how you interact with our site:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

  • Newsletter & Marketing Communications: When you “Join Our Circle,” we collect your email address so we can send you exclusive updates, behind-the-veil insights, and early access to new releases.

  • Manuscript Submissions: If you submit a manuscript to us, we collect your name, email address, author biography, and any personal information contained within your query letter, synopsis, or sample chapters.

  • User Accounts & E-Commerce: When you create an account, view order history, or purchase books through our store, we collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number.

    • Note on Payment Data: All financial transactions are processed through secure, third-party payment gateways. We do not store your credit card or payment card details on our servers.

  • Contact & Inquiries: When you contact us directly via email or our contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you browse our website, we automatically collect certain technical and usage information through cookies, web beacons, and log files, including:

  • IP address and browser type.

  • Operating system and device identifiers.

  • Pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business and operational purposes:

  • To Deliver Content & Fulfil Services: To process your book orders, manage your user account, and maintain your wishlist or shopping cart.

  • To Evaluate Submissions: To review, log, and respond to your manuscript submissions.

  • To Communicate with You: To send transactional emails (order confirmations) and marketing communications (newsletters) that you have consented to receive.

  • To Improve Our Site: To analyze website traffic, fix bugs, test staging updates, and optimize your browsing experience.

  • Security & Compliance: To protect our website from fraudulent activity, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing and Disclosing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Data to third parties. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us, including website hosting, website design and maintenance (such as Artoria Media), email newsletter delivery, and payment processing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Of Stars & Magic Publishing, our authors, or our readers.

  • Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the successor entity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to keep track of your shopping cart items, remember your login preferences, and analyze our traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings; however, doing so may cause some features of our online store and website to function incorrectly.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your geographic location (such as the EU/UK under GDPR, or US states like California under the CCPA), you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

  • Opt-Out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

  • Access and Correction: You can log into your Account page at any time to view, update, or correct your personal contact and shipping details.

  • Data Erasure: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (such as retaining records required to fulfill an existing order or comply with tax laws).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

While we publish children’s books, our website, store, and newsletter are directed to adults, parents, and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Of Stars & Magic Publishing

Email: info@ofstarsandmagic.com

Phone: +1 (575) 408-8844