Effective Date: January 1, 2026

International Impact Book Awards respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Who We Are

Business Name: International Impact Book Awards
Website: https://InternationalImpactBookAwards.com
Email: support@internationalimpactbookawards.com
Phone: (480) 662-4244

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through our website, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (if provided)
• Book and author details submitted for award consideration
• Payment and transaction-related information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
• Any other information you choose to submit through forms or communications
• Communication Records: Emails, phone calls, SMS, AI voice recordings, and chat transcripts
• Website Activity: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, referral source

We do not collect personal data from third-party data brokers or external sources.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely for legitimate business purposes, including to:

• Process book submissions and related services
• Communicate with you regarding your submission, account, or services
• Provide customer support
• Deliver optional promotional services you select
• Improve our website, services, and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to the services you request.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Your information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, such as:

• Payment processors
• Email and communication platforms
• Website hosting and infrastructure providers

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take data protection seriously and regularly review our practices to maintain industry-standard safeguards.

5. Communications and Marketing

By submitting your contact information, you may receive communications from International Impact Book Awards related to:

• Your submission
• Account or service updates
• Optional promotional opportunities

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our messages or by contacting us directly.

By communicating with us via phone, SMS, chat, or AI-assisted systems, you consent to the recording, storage, and processing of those communications for business, training, and quality assurance purposes.

Transactional and service-related communications may still be sent when necessary.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, analytics tools, and tracking technologies (including third-party services such as analytics or advertising platforms) to understand website usage and improve performance. These tools may collect non-sensitive information such as IP address, device type, and browsing behavior.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Opt out of certain communications

Depending on your location, we process personal information based on your consent, the performance of services you request, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests that do not override your rights.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Although authors of all ages are welcome to apply and are eligible to win, our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental or guardian consent.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Your continued use of our website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.