Effective Date: February 10, 2026
At Kelsey MacBride Publishing, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your data across our website and automated publishing tools.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you interact with our services, such as:
- Contact Information: Name and email address provided during newsletter signups or inquiries.
- User Content: Manuscripts, book covers, and other creative assets you provide for processing.
- Technical Data: IP addresses and device identifiers collected automatically to ensure secure access to our tools.
2. Dropbox API Integration
Our publishing bot utilizes the Dropbox API to facilitate the secure management of your creative files. By using this integration, you acknowledge the following:
- Scope of Access: We only access specific files and folders that you explicitly authorize. We do not view or modify files outside of these designated areas.
- Metadata: We may access file metadata (e.g., file names, sizes) to organize your publishing workflow.
- Authentication: We use OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication. We never see, collect, or store your Dropbox login credentials.
- Data Retention: Files processed through the Dropbox integration are used only for the intended publishing task and are not stored permanently on our intermediate servers unless required for the active project.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data exclusively to:
- Process and manage your self-publishing projects.
- Communicate updates regarding your books or our newsletter.
- Maintain and secure our automated publishing environment.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only disclose data when:
- Required by law or to comply with legal processes.
- Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transfers, to protect your information from unauthorized access.
6. Your Rights and Choices
As of 2026, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access and Portability: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold.
- Correction and Deletion: You may request that we correct inaccurate info or delete your data entirely.
- Revocation: You can revoke our access to your Dropbox account at any time via your Dropbox Security Settings.
7. Contact Us
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Email Address]
Website: https://kelseymacbride.com