Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 31, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how SelfPubEmpire, LLC ("SelfPubEmpire," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit any of the websites and digital properties we operate, including:

selfpubempire.com — our primary website
boileddownbasics.com — condensed book summaries (Boiled Down Basics)
ksquaremag.com — online literature magazine (KSquare Magazine)
Content hosted at kevinbrandt.com/seniordummies — technology guides for seniors (Senior Dummies' Guides)

(collectively, the "Websites"), and all services we offer through the Websites, including subscriptions, courses, podcast content, book summaries, literary publications, technology guides, and community features (collectively, the "Services").

SelfPubEmpire operates a family of brands — SelfPubEmpire, Boiled Down Basics, KSquare Magazine, and Senior Dummies' Guides — all under one company. This Privacy Policy applies to all of our brands and Websites.

By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:

Create an account — name, email address, and password
Subscribe to a paid plan — payment information (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full credit card numbers)
Subscribe to our newsletter — email address
Contact us — name, email address, and the content of your message
Post comments or community content — the content you submit
Submit work to KSquare Magazine — your name, email, biographical information, and the content you submit for publication
Participate in surveys or promotions — any information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use any of the Websites, we may automatically collect:

Device information — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type
Usage information — pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring and exit URLs, click patterns, and navigation paths
Location information — approximate geographic location based on IP address
Cross-brand activity — which of our Websites you visit and how you navigate between them

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and login status
Understand how you use the Websites
Improve the Services
Deliver relevant content

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Services.

1.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services you use to interact with us, such as social media platforms or authentication providers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and operate the Services — including processing subscriptions, delivering content across all brands, and managing your account
Process payments — billing, invoicing, and payment verification
Communicate with you — account notifications, subscription updates, customer support, editorial communications (for KSquare Magazine contributors), and responses to your inquiries
Send marketing communications — newsletters, new content alerts, and promotional offers from any of our brands (you can opt out at any time)
Improve the Services — analyzing usage patterns across all Websites, troubleshooting issues, and developing new features
Personalize your experience — recommending content across brands based on your interests and activity
Ensure security — detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
Comply with legal obligations — meeting applicable legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Within the SelfPubEmpire Family of Brands

Because SelfPubEmpire, Boiled Down Basics, KSquare Magazine, and Senior Dummies' Guides are all operated by SelfPubEmpire, LLC, your information may be used across our brands to provide and improve the Services. For example, your account and subscription information may be used to deliver content from any of our brands, and your activity on one Website may inform content recommendations on another. This is not considered third-party sharing — it is all within one company.

3.2 Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the Services, including:

Wix — website hosting, account management, and payment processing
Email service providers — to send newsletters and account communications
Analytics providers — to understand Website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Social media platforms — for social login, sharing features, and community engagement

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are obligated to protect it.

3.3 KSquare Magazine Contributors

If you submit work to KSquare Magazine and it is accepted for publication, your name (or pen name) and biographical information you provide may be published on ksquaremag.com and promoted through SelfPubEmpire's other channels. We will not publish your contact information without your consent.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to:

Comply with legal process (e.g., subpoena, court order)
Protect the rights, property, or safety of SelfPubEmpire, our users, or the public
Enforce our Terms and Conditions
Investigate potential violations

3.5 Business Transfers

If SelfPubEmpire is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction — including the sale or transfer of any individual brand — your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

3.6 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your explicit consent to do so.

3.7 Aggregated or De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you, for any purpose including analytics, research, and marketing.

4. Your Choices and Rights

4.1 Account Information

You can update your account information at any time by logging into your account settings on the Website. Your account settings apply across all SelfPubEmpire brands.

4.2 Email Communications

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email or by emailing support@selfpubempire.com. You may receive marketing communications related to any of our brands; unsubscribing applies to the specific mailing list or, upon request, to all brand communications. Note that even after opting out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or account-related messages (e.g., billing confirmations, security alerts).

4.3 Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, consult your browser's help documentation.

4.4 Data Access, Correction, and Deletion

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at support@selfpubempire.com. Requests apply to your data across all SelfPubEmpire brands. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

4.5 Rights for Specific Jurisdictions

If you are located in a jurisdiction with specific data protection laws (such as the European Economic Area under GDPR, California under CCPA/CPRA, or other applicable state privacy laws), you may have additional rights, including:

The right to access your personal information
The right to correct inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your information
The right to restrict or object to processing
The right to data portability
The right to withdraw consent
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@selfpubempire.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Services across all of our brands. We may also retain information as necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
Maintain business records as required by law

When information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will delete or de-identify it within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration across all of our Websites. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your account has been compromised, please contact us immediately at support@selfpubempire.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children across any of our brands or Websites. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under the applicable age, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@selfpubempire.com.

8. Third-Party Links

The Websites may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services (such as Amazon, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and social media platforms), as well as links between our own brand Websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services. Links between our own brand Websites are governed by this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you visit.

9. International Transfers

SelfPubEmpire is based in the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, which may not offer the same level of data protection as your jurisdiction. By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we will take appropriate measures to ensure your information is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Online Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use the Websites across all of our brands. These services may collect information sent by your browser, including your IP address and pages visited. The information is used to evaluate usage, compile reports, and help us improve the Services.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to our brand portfolio or data practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you by email or through the Websites. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices across any of our brands, please contact us at:

SelfPubEmpire, LLC

Email: support@selfpubempire.com

Website: selfpubempire.com