Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Encounter Press ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website encounterpress.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Information You Provide: When you use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Any message content you submit
Automatically Collected Information: Like most websites, our Site may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Improve our website and user experience
- Communicate with you about our books and publications (only if you have opted in)
Third-Party Services
Contact Form: Our contact form is powered by Formspree. When you submit information through our contact form, that data is processed by Formspree according to their Privacy Policy.
Book Purchases: We do not sell books directly through this website. All book purchases are made through third-party retailers such as Amazon.com. When you click on a purchase link and buy a book, your transaction is subject to that retailer's privacy policy and terms of service.
Cookies
This website does not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. However, third-party services linked from our site (such as Amazon) may use cookies according to their own policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide to us. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your information. We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us through our Contact Page.