Other Minds Publishing is an independent publishing imprint operated by Ian P. Loftus in Cumbria, United Kingdom. This notice explains how personal information is handled when you use this website or contact OMP.
Information we collect
When you contact Other Minds Publishing, we may receive your name, email address and any information you include in your message. If you enquire about editorial services, this may also include details of your manuscript and any sample material you are subsequently invited to provide.
The website host may automatically record limited technical information, such as an internet protocol address, browser type, date and time of access, for security and reliable operation of the website.
How we use your information
Personal information is used to respond to enquiries, consider requests for editorial services, provide agreed services, maintain business and financial records, and protect the security of the website and email systems.
The lawful bases used are legitimate interests in corresponding with people who contact OMP, taking steps towards or performing a contract where services are requested, and compliance with legal obligations where records must be retained.
Sharing information
Personal information is not sold. It may be processed by service providers supplying website hosting, email, file storage or other essential business facilities. Information may also be disclosed where required by law. Manuscripts or enquiries will not be passed to other writers, publishers or literary agents without permission.
How long information is retained
General enquiries that do not lead to work will normally be deleted within twelve months. Manuscript material supplied for editorial work will normally be deleted within six months of the work ending, unless a longer period is agreed. Contracts, invoices and associated financial records may be retained for up to six years where required for tax, accounting or legal purposes.
Cookies
This website does not currently use analytics, advertising or marketing cookies. WordPress and the hosting service may use cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary for administration, security or reliable operation. If analytics, advertising or other non-essential technologies are introduced, this notice and the website’s consent arrangements will be updated before they are used.
Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to request access to your personal information, ask for inaccurate information to be corrected, request deletion or restriction, object to certain uses, or receive information in a portable form. Some rights are subject to legal exceptions.
To exercise a data-protection right, email editorial@othermindspublishing.co.uk.
External websites
This website may link to external retailers, distributors and other websites. Other Minds Publishing is not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read the privacy notice of the relevant external service before providing personal information.
Complaints
Please contact Other Minds Publishing first if you have concerns about how your information has been handled. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.