PRIVACY POLICY

Please Don't Say That Anthology

Last Updated: June 2026

The Please Don't Say That Anthology ("Project") is administered by Marilyn Morales and published by BALM GLOBAL Publishing ("Publisher," "we," "our," or "us").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, forms, applications, and communications.

Information We Collect

When you submit an interest form, author application, event registration, or other inquiry, we may collect:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing address (if applicable)

Information regarding your interest in the anthology

Stories, photos, and materials voluntarily submitted for consideration

Payment information (processed through third-party payment providers)

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries

Evaluate author applications

Communicate project updates

Provide event information

Process participation payments

Deliver publishing-related services

Promote anthology-related events and opportunities

Maintain project records

Author Content

If selected as a contributing author, materials submitted for publication may be used in connection with:

Book publication

Marketing campaigns

Promotional materials

Social media content

Launch events

Press releases

Educational resources

Additional permissions and rights will be addressed in the Author Contribution Agreement.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only with:

BALM GLOBAL Publishing team members

Project administrators

Service providers assisting with publication, marketing, payment processing, or event management

Legal authorities when required by law

Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect personal information; however, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Services

Our website and forms may connect with third-party platforms including:

GoHighLevel

Payment processors

Email marketing providers

Event registration platforms

Social media platforms

These services maintain their own privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

This project is intended for adults 18 years of age or older.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on the website.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

BALM GLOBAL Publishing

[email protected]