PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

At Dragon Jar Ebook Covers, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our e-book cover design services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to provide design services and process payments:

  • Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, and billing address.
  • Project Data: Book titles, author names, synopses, and design preferences provided by you for the cover.
  • Financial Data: We use third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies.

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your data based on Contractual Necessity (to deliver your cover) and Legitimate Interests (to improve our services):

  • To communicate regarding your design project.
  • To deliver final digital files.
  • To process payments and prevent fraud.
  • For marketing, only if you have provided explicit opt-in consent.

3. Cookies and Tracking

In accordance with 2026 UK regulations, we use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for site functionality (e.g., login, checkout).
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: We may use these with your consent to improve site UX. You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via our [Cookie Settings Link].

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with essential service providers:

  • Payment Processors: To handle transactions securely.
  • Cloud Storage: To host and share your design files (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive).
  • Email Services: For project updates and newsletters.

5. AI and Automated Decision-Making

  • AI Disclosure: If we use AI tools for generating design elements or customer support, we disclose this to ensure transparency.
  • Automated Decisions: We do not use automated decision-making that significantly affects your legal rights.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., UK, EU, or California), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure: Request that we delete your personal information (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing or specific data sharing at any time.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain project data for [e.g., 2 years] after completion to facilitate future edits, unless you request deletion. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data during transmission and storage.

8. Complaints Procedure

If you have concerns, please contact us. Under 2026 UK law, we will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days and provide a formal response without undue delay.

9. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact our Data Protection representative:

  • Email: chris@dragonjarebookcovers.com
  • Address: 2nd Floor College House, 17 King Edwards Road, Ruislip, London, United Kingdom, HA4 7AE