1. Who We Are
Describe A Book (describeabook.com) is operated by D&H Publishing International Ltd, Company No: 17413553, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ. We are the data controller for personal data processed through the service.
2. Data We Collect
- Account data: name, email address and authentication details.
- Content you submit: manuscripts and book metadata you upload for processing.
- Usage data: how you interact with the service, used to improve features.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type and device information.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data to provide and improve the service, generate descriptions and metadata, authenticate your account, communicate with you, and meet legal obligations. AI processing of submitted manuscripts is performed to deliver the service you requested.
4. Legal Bases (GDPR)
We rely on performance of a contract (providing the service), your consent, legitimate interests and legal obligations. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting processing already carried out.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with processors that support the service (e.g. hosting, AI providers) under appropriate safeguards, or where required by law.
6. International Transfers
Some processors may be located outside the UK/EEA. We rely on suitable safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data during such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period afterwards to meet legal, accounting or operational requirements. You may request deletion at any time.
8. Your Rights
You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to, and port your personal data, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, see our GDPR page.
9. Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is fully secure.
10. Contact
For privacy enquiries, contact D&H Publishing International Ltd at 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ.