06.05.2023

Our service providers

We encourage you to read through our privacy policy below.
In this section, you will find the server locations of the different services we use. Depending on how you interact with Amplicon Press and our website, the information you transmit may be stored and processed at including but not limited to any of the following locations:

Company: located in the UK
Website: hosted in the US
Submission form: hosted in the EU
Editors: international, including US

23.01.2023

Data Protection Notice

Amplicon Press Ltd collects, processes and stores the information and personal data you submit to our website in relation to submitting general queries through our contact form, or when submitting your writing for consideration in one of our publications. All processing activities shall be carried out in accordance with your individual rights as defined by the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation.

Please note that by submitting information about yourself through our website, you are agreeing for Amplicon Press Ltd to process and store that data. This data shall be stored only for the duration of the previously outlined purpose for collection. We never store or process your data longer than we need to, and we do not use your data for any purpose other than those you have agreed to.

You reserve the right to request Amplicon Press Ltd to update your personal data at any time. You can also request information about your personal data, withdraw your consent for us to process your information, or request a transfer or deletion of your data.

For more information about Amplicon Press Ltd and how we protect and secure your data, consult our Privacy Policy below.

15.01.2023

Privacy Notice

Our company obligations
As a data controller, Amplicon Press Ltd is legally responsible for the data you provide us with. In honouring that responsibility, we pledge to uphold our commitments under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We will only ever use your data:

  • In ways that are both fair and legal

  • As described within this policy

  • In ways that are necessary for the purposes described

In addition, Amplicon Press Ltd processes the personal data you submit to us or we collect as a data processor. As part of this role, Amplicon Press Ltd takes all necessary precautions to secure the personal data we collect, process and store. We may occasionally use the data you provide us with for marketing, relationship management or account management activities. These activities are designed to ensure you have adequate information about other products and/or services we offer, that we have reason to believe you may be interested in. You have the right to opt-out of these activities at any time.

Third-Parties
Amplicon Press Ltd never shares your personal data with third-parties unless those parties have been explicitly mentioned within our privacy statement.

Our security
As part of our ongoing commitment to GDPR, Amplicon Press Ltd will report any security breaches or attempted breaches to the relevant authorities within 24 hours. We will subsequently contact all those affected by the breach within 72 hours of its occurrence.

Legitimate interests
As part of the Data Protection Act 2018, Amplicon Press Ltd observes the right to share selected information with third-parties that use data for non-marketing purposes. This could include (but is not limited to) organisations that provide credit assessments, identification services and fraud prevention activities.

Contact us
Amplicon Press Ltd is committed to upholding your rights. If you have any questions, comments or concerns about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights in relation to your personal data, please contact Amplicon Press Ltd via our webform or email..

We will process any request within 20 days. Subject Access Requests are normally performed free of charge, but we may need to charge individuals for excessive or unreasonable data requests.

Changing your preferences
If you’d like to change your web, contact or marketing preferences, you can do so at any time. Simply contact us at editor at ampliconpress.com to request the necessary amendments.

How we do business
Amplicon Press Ltd is committed to upholding and maintaining your personal rights. We operate our business in-line with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and observe your rights to change or withdraw your opt-in options at any time. As part of our ongoing commitment to uphold your rights, Amplicon Press Ltd will also extend advice on how you can issue formal complaints to relevant authorities, such as the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Sensitive data
Amplicon Press Ltd does not collect any sensitive data about you. Sensitive data refers to (but is not limited to) information about your race or ethnic background, religious or political affiliations, trade union affiliations, sexual orientation, criminal background or health background. The only exception is if you voluntarily include sensitive data in your author’s profile.

Who our privacy policy applies to
This privacy policy has been developed to inform users of Amplicon Press Ltd how we use their data. Amplicon Press Ltd is a publishing house, and we need to process the data of individuals to offer our products and/or services. Bearing that in mind, our privacy policy applies to any and all individuals registered with us as a user, customer, administrator or in any other capacity.

What information this policy applies to
There is a lawful basis for processing your data, and this section of our privacy policy outlines how this applies to the personal information you provide us with or allow us to collect.

The information this policy applies to includes information that you:

  • Provide as part of any registration process

  • Provide as part of any campaign creation activity

  • Provide in the form of numerical data, metadata or communications

  • Give us as part of our ongoing relationship

This policy also applies to information that we:

  • Collect relating to how you interact with our website

  • Must process to complete purchases and other transactions

Consent
Please note that when you submit personal data on our website, you are giving Amplicon Press Ltd your explicit consent that we can use that data in line with our privacy policy.

Opting-out
After giving Amplicon Press Ltd your consent, you are free to amend your consent or withdraw your consent at any time. You have the right to object to the processing of your data. To opt-out, change your preferences or revoke your consent, simply contact us by emailing editor at ampliconpress.com.

Data processing and storage
Amplicon Press Ltd collects and stores data in the UK, the EU and the USA. We will store data relating to submissions of poetry, essays, or other written work, orders, or email/contact form queries for a period of up to seven (7) years. This period may be extended under certain circumstances as part of our ongoing commitment to comply with UK and international law.
We use carefully selected and recognised third-parties to help us take payments, provide commerce services and manage company accounts. Some of these third-parties may operate outside the European Union.
Amplicon Press Ltd may process your data based on more than one legal ground.

Marketing and communications
Amplicon Press Ltd may send you marketing communications if you have given us your contact details and opted-in to marketing communications. You can opt-out of these marketing communications and manage your preferences at any time.

Amplicon Press Ltd takes your privacy seriously. That is why we will only use your personal information to provide you with the products and services you have requested, as well as to administer your account. We will not sell or share your information with third-parties you grant us explicit permission to do so, and we will never use your personal data for any reason other than the reasons described within this policy.

About our privacy policy
Our privacy policy outlines your relationship with our company and explains in detail how we use the information that you provide us with.

About Amplicon Press
Amplicon Press is the trading name of Amplicon Press Ltd, registered in England and Wales (company number 14569210). We encourage you to get in touch with any questions you may have about Amplicon Press Ltd.

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