Privacy Policy

ITT Publishing Inc. ("ITT Publishing," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at ittpublishing.com and use our digital reading platform and related services (collectively, the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.

Our principal place of business is:
ITT Publishing Inc.
425 Huehl Road #11B
Northbrook, IL 60062
United States

Our Privacy Promises

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration information (name, email address, password)
• Billing and payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers)
• Communications you send us (contact form submissions, support inquiries, writer submissions)
• Profile preferences and reading settings

b. Information Collected Automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs)
• Device information (operating system, device type, screen resolution)
• Reading activity (stories opened, pages read, language preference)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from payment processors, authentication providers, and analytics services in connection with your use of the Service.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
• Process transactions and send related information, including purchase confirmations and invoices
• Manage your account and personalize your reading experience
• Send administrative communications (security alerts, service updates, policy changes)
• Send marketing and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time)
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the Service
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
• Comply with legal obligations under the laws of the State of Illinois and applicable federal law

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Service (e.g., payment processors, email delivery, cloud hosting, analytics). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, or investigate fraud.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, analyze usage, and deliver relevant content. You may control cookie settings through your browser. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service. We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use a strong, unique password for your account.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly
• Request a portable copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ittpublishing.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date and, where appropriate, by sending you an email notification. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

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

ITT Publishing Inc.
425 Huehl Road #11B
Northbrook, IL 60062
Email: privacy@ittpublishing.com