Privacy policy.

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

Hard Ball Press values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

  • We collect only the information that’s necessary to serve you. This may include:

  • Your name and email when you contact us or sign up for updates

  • Your shipping and billing address when you make a purchase

  • Any information you voluntarily submit (e.g., through a contact form or manuscript submission)

  • We do not collect sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers or credit card numbers directly. All payments are securely handled through third-party platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe), and we never see or store your full payment details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Process and ship your orders

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Send you updates, newsletters, or promotions (if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and customer experience

  • We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (like payment processors, newsletter services, or website hosting platforms). These services may collect or receive your data as needed to perform their functions, but they are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.

4. Cookies & Website Data

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience—things like remembering your preferences or tracking how visitors use the site (via analytics tools). You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.

5. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including using secure connections (SSL) and limiting access to personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, so please use good judgment when sharing personal information online.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the information we have about you

  • Ask us to correct or delete your data

  • Opt out of emails at any time (unsubscribe links are always included)

  • To make any of these requests, just email us at: hardballpress@gmail.com

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete the information promptly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll post the revised version with a new effective date. Please check this page periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:

📧 hardballpress@gmail.com

📫 415 Argyle Rd., Suite 6A, Brooklyn, NY, 11218