This privacy policy sets out how the operators of the opubWriter website use and protect any information that you give when you use it.

We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 07Mar2010.

What we collect

We hold the following information when you register to use the website:

• A username of your choice.
• A password of your choice.
• A contact email address.
• The answer to a security question defined by you.

When you use the contact form to send us a message, we ask that you provide your first and last name. This enables us to address you correctly when we reply.

The purpose of the site is to allow authors and publishers to create content in the epub format. As such, a user generates works for which they own the copyright. Such information is held in a folder which is private to the user.

What we do with the information we collect

The purpose of the information collected is to provide you with a personal work area on the website. We use this information in the following ways:

• The username and password are held in a user database. The password is held in hashed form, NOT in plain text. Together they allow you to log in and use the website. We have no other use for this information.
• The email address may be used to send you messages relating to your use of the site, and for no other purpose. Your email address will not be used to send you unrelated messages about any other product or service, and it will never be given to any third party.
• The security question allows us to confirm that you are who you say you are.