Last updated: 8/7/2026
Sidebar Press is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that information.
Who We Are
Sidebar Press
Email: work@sidebarpress.com
Website: sidebarpress.com
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Sidebar Press is the data controller responsible for the personal information collected through this website.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Information you provide directly
- Your name
- Your email address
- Information contained in contact form submissions
- Manuscript submissions, synopses, covering letters and related materials
- Newsletter subscription details
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Website usage data
This information may be collected through analytics tools and cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Review and manage manuscript submissions
- Communicate with authors, agents and rights holders
- Operate and improve our website
- Send newsletters and updates where you have requested them
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
We will only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Manuscript Submissions
If you submit work to Sidebar Press, we will use the information you provide solely for the purpose of reviewing and managing your submission.
Submission materials may be retained for a reasonable period after a decision has been made. We may keep records of submissions for administrative, legal and business purposes.
Submitting work does not create any obligation on Sidebar Press to publish, review or respond within a specific timeframe.
Newsletter Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may use your email address to send updates, publishing news and other information relating to Sidebar Press.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Sharing Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or communications systems, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Email marketing providers
- Analytics providers
- Cloud storage providers
These providers only process information on our behalf and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may also disclose information where required by law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, regulatory and administrative requirements.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request transfer of your information where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, together with the revised date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
work@sidebarpress.com