DKNY PUBLISHING™A global publishing house for authors worldwide

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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what DKNY Publishing™ collects through its website and manuscript intake system, why the information is used, and the choices available to authors and visitors.

Effective September 23, 2026

Scope

This policy applies to dknypublishing.com, manuscript.dknypublishing.com, the Ask Theo website assistant, and written communications sent to DKNY Publishing email addresses or through the website contact form.

Information we collect

We may collect information that you choose to provide, including your name, email address, location, book title, genre, project stage, publishing goals, requested services, project description, target market, and preferred distribution channels. A contact inquiry may also include a subject and message.

Standard hosting and application systems may record technical information such as an IP address, browser type, device type, page requested, date, time, and security logs. This information supports reliability, abuse prevention, and troubleshooting.

Manuscripts, covers, and supporting files

Your work remains your work. Submitting a manuscript, outline, notes, cover, or other creative material does not transfer copyright or ownership to DKNY Publishing. A transfer or license can occur only through a separate written agreement accepted by the appropriate parties.

Uploaded files are collected only so DKNY Publishing can review the requested project, respond to the author, evaluate possible services, and prepare a proposal or publishing discussion. Access is intended to be limited to authorized people who need the material for those purposes.

A submission is treated as private business material, but the intake form is not a substitute for a separately signed nondisclosure agreement. If a project requires a formal confidentiality agreement before review, contact Digby.Kerr@DKNYPublishing.com before uploading the material.

How information is used

  • Review a manuscript or publishing inquiry and respond to the sender.
  • Evaluate editorial, ghostwriting, cover, formatting, distribution, marketing, or publishing needs.
  • Provide requested information about books, retailers, services, or availability.
  • Maintain operational records, prevent abuse, protect the service, and resolve technical issues.
  • Meet legal, accounting, or contractual obligations when they apply.

DKNY Publishing does not sell submitted manuscripts or personal information.

Sharing and service providers

Information may be handled by service providers that support the website, manuscript intake, file storage, email delivery, security, and hosting. The manuscript application currently uses Base44 infrastructure. The main website is hosted with Hostinger. These providers process information under their own service terms and privacy practices.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to protect rights or safety, to investigate misuse, or as part of a business reorganization. Retailer links take visitors to third-party services such as Amazon, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords, Books2Read, and Bookshop.org. Their privacy practices apply after a visitor leaves this site.

Retention and deletion

Information is retained for as long as reasonably needed to review and respond to a request, maintain business records, support an active publishing relationship, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Authors may request deletion of an inquiry or submitted file. Some records may be retained when required by law or an active contract.

Security

DKNY Publishing uses access controls and established hosting providers to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No website, email system, or online storage service can promise absolute security. Authors should avoid including passwords, financial credentials, government identification numbers, or other unnecessary sensitive information in a submission.

Your choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with your inquiry. Depending on where you live, local law may provide additional rights. A request may require reasonable identity verification before information is changed or released.

Privacy contact

For a privacy request, manuscript deletion request, or question about this policy, email Info@DKNYPublishing.com. For direct author correspondence, email Digby.Kerr@DKNYPublishing.com.

This policy may be updated when practices or legal requirements change. The effective date at the top of the page identifies the current version.