Last Updated: July 26, 2025

We take your privacy seriously — especially as we work with authors and professionals around the globe. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data across our website, forms, and communication channels, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, including the LOPDGDD.

  1. WHO WE ARE

Genius Authors is a boutique publishing and translation partner dedicated to helping bestselling authors bring their books to a global audience. We are registered as a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the United States (Delaware) and operate from Spain, ensuring full compliance with both U.S. regulations and European data privacy laws.

  1. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when:

  • Submitting a contact form
  • Applying for a job or freelance opportunity
  • Subscribing to our newsletter
  • Sharing information about your book

This may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Country of residence
  • Native language
  • CV or resume
  • Book title, Amazon link, and rankings
  • Languages your book is currently published in
  • Position you’re applying for
  • Portfolio / LinkedIn profile (optional)
  • Hourly rate (in USD)
  • Message or comments

We also collect anonymized data (via cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics) about how users interact with our site. This includes device information, IP address, location, pages visited, and referral source.

We use Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) and Hubspot to manage our email communications. When you sign up for our newsletter or contact us, your information will be stored and processed by Brevo in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

  1. HOW WE USE THE INFORMATIONS YOU PROVIDE

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to inquiries and applications
  • Assess suitability for collaboration or partnership
  • Evaluate books for potential translation and publishing
  • Send newsletters and updates (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Improve our website and user experience

  1. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (for newsletter signups, job applications, and form submissions)
  • Contractual necessity (when entering into service agreements)
  • Legitimate interest (to grow our business and assess partnerships)

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

  1. DATA SHARING & STORAGE

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data is securely stored using GDPR-compliant platforms such as Zoho and HubSpot. Access is limited to authorized members of our team.

In some cases, data may be processed by third-party tools, such as email providers or secure cloud platforms. These tools are vetted for compliance.

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information:

  • For up to 24 months unless otherwise requested.
  • As long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above.

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

  1. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR & LOPDGDD

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Correct or update inaccurate data.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Object to or restrict certain uses.
  • Withdraw consent.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: legal@geniusauthors.com

  1. COOKIES

We use essential cookies and tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our site and improve functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

  1. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our services are not intended for anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent and believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us for immediate deletion.

  1. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

While our team is distributed globally, we ensure that any international data transfers meet GDPR adequacy standards. Data may be processed outside the EU only if compliant mechanisms are in place (e.g., SCCs).

  1. CONTACT

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact:

Genius Authors

Email: legal@geniusauthors.com

Address: 16192 Coastal Highway, Lewes, DE 19958, United States

 

We may update this policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website.

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