Privacy Policy

سياسة الخصوصية

Ur-Nammu Publishing Ltd

Effective Date: 10-06-2026

Ur-Nammu Publishing Ltd (registered company number 17181381) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Publisher Platform.

1. Data Controller

Ur-Nammu Publishing Ltd
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Email: admin@urnammu.com
Registered company number 17181381 (England and Wales)

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Category Examples
Identity Data Full name, organisation name, job title
Contact Data Email address, postal address, country of operation
Account Data Username, encrypted password, registration date, account status
Financial Data Tax number, payment information (processed securely by third parties)
Technical Data IP address, browser type, login times, page views
Publication Data Title metadata, ISBNs, manuscript files, cover images

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information:

  • Directly from you when you register or update your account
  • Automatically when you use the Platform (via cookies and server logs)
  • When you contact us for support or communicate with our team

4. How We Use Your Information

Purpose Lawful Basis
To register and manage your Publisher account Performance of a contract
To process and approve Titles and Metadata Performance of a contract
To send administrative emails (approvals, rejections, notifications) Performance of a contract
To improve, secure, and maintain the Platform Legitimate interests
To comply with legal obligations Legal obligation

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

Recipient Purpose
IT service providers (hosting, email, database) To operate the Platform
ISBN database services (e.g., ISBNdb) To validate ISBNs and retrieve book data
Printing partners (if applicable) To fulfil print orders
Law enforcement or regulators To comply with legal obligations

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and process it only for specified, lawful purposes.

6. International Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed outside the United Kingdom, including in countries where our service providers operate. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your Publisher account is active, plus a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal obligations (including tax and company law). You may request deletion of your data when you close your account.

8. Your Legal Rights

Under UK data protection law (Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right What It Means
Right to access Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure Request deletion of your personal data
Right to restriction Limit how we use your data
Right to object Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to data portability Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: admin@urnammu.com

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews.

10. Cookies and Tracking

Our Platform uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Platform functionality. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics cookies without your consent.

11. Children’s Data

Our Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on the Platform. We will notify Publishers of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us at admin@urnammu.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

ICO Contact Details
Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data:

Ur-Nammu Publishing Ltd
Email: admin@urnammu.com
company number 17181381 (England & Wales)