Goldline & Jacobs Publishing respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, manuscript submission forms, contact forms, publication inquiries, journal services, and other communication channels.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our publishing services.
1. Information We Collect
Goldline & Jacobs Publishing may collect personal information when you:
- submit a manuscript;
- complete a contact form;
- request information about our publications or services;
- communicate with us by email or through our website;
- purchase or inquire about books, journals, or publishing services;
- subscribe to updates, newsletters, or announcements.
The information we may collect includes:
- full name;
- email address;
- phone number;
- institutional affiliation;
- mailing address;
- manuscript title and related submission details;
- author biography and publication information;
- payment or order-related information, where applicable;
- any other information you voluntarily provide.
We may also collect basic technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and website usage data to help us improve our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- respond to inquiries and messages;
- process manuscript submissions;
- communicate with authors, editors, reviewers, and partners;
- manage book and journal publication services;
- process orders, invoices, or payments where applicable;
- provide updates about publications, services, or opportunities;
- improve our website, user experience, and customer service;
- maintain internal records;
- comply with legal, administrative, or regulatory obligations.
Goldline & Jacobs Publishing does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
3. Manuscript and Author Information
When you submit a manuscript, proposal, article, abstract, or related academic material, we may use the information provided to evaluate, review, edit, publish, distribute, promote, or communicate about the submitted work.
Author names, biographies, affiliations, book titles, article titles, abstracts, publication metadata, and related scholarly information may be made publicly available as part of published books, journals, catalogues, websites, indexing services, promotional materials, or distribution platforms.
By submitting publication materials to Goldline & Jacobs Publishing, you understand that certain author and publication details may become publicly accessible if the work is accepted for publication.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share necessary information with trusted individuals or organizations involved in our publishing operations, including:
- editors;
- peer reviewers;
- proofreaders;
- designers;
- printers;
- distributors;
- indexing and archiving services;
- payment processors;
- website or technical service providers;
- partner organizations involved in publication or distribution.
These parties are expected to use the information only for the purpose of providing the required service.
We may also disclose information where required by law, court order, government authority, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of Goldline & Jacobs Publishing, our authors, partners, or users.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use our website.
Cookies are small files stored on your device. They help us remember preferences, improve website performance, and provide a better browsing experience.
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Retention of Information
Goldline & Jacobs Publishing retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including publication management, author communication, legal compliance, accounting, recordkeeping, and business administration.
Published author and publication information may remain publicly available as part of the scholarly record.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- request access to your personal information;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of certain personal information;
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- ask questions about how your information is used.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, partners, journals, distributors, payment platforms, or external resources.
Goldline & Jacobs Publishing is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and publishing services are intended for authors, scholars, researchers, institutions, and general adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
Goldline & Jacobs Publishing may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website, legal obligations, or business practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Goldline & Jacobs Publishing
Website: goldlineandjacobs.org
Email: [email protected]
Effective Date: April 25, 2026