Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5/15/2026 Last Updated: 5/15/2026 This Privacy Policy describes how Iron Harbor Press (an imprint of JP Roman Publishing, LLC) ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares personal information when you visit ironharborpress.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
Iron Harbor Press (an imprint of JP Roman Publishing, LLC) operates this Site. If you have questions about this policy or your personal information, you can reach us at: Email: Info@Ironharborpress.com Mailing address: JP Roman Publishing, LLC, 439 US Route1, Suite 1, York, ME 03909
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Site Analytics
We collect personal information to power our site analytics, including: Information about your browser, network, and device Web pages you visited prior to coming to this Site Your IP address This may also include information about your use of the Site, such as: Clicks Internal links Pages visited Scrolling Searches Timestamps We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.
2.2 Website Hosting
This Site is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal information when you visit the Site, including: Information about your browser, network, and device Web pages you visited prior to coming to this Site Web pages you view while on this Site Your IP address Squarespace needs this data to operate the Site and to protect and improve its platform and services. You can read more about how Squarespace uses your data in their Privacy Policy.
2.3 Form Submissions
When you submit information to this Site via webform, we collect the data you provide in order to track and respond to your submission. We share this information with Squarespace, our website hosting provider, so they can deliver website services to us and help us manage our relationship with you. We also share this information with [STORAGE METHOD(S)] for storage and [with Zapier for data porting].
2.4 Blog Comments and Likes
Some pages include commenting functionality. When you post a comment, we collect: Your name (displayed as part of your posted comment) Your email address (optional — used only to notify you of replies) Your website URL (optional) Some blog posts include "likes" functionality. When you like a post, we collect the following to help prevent duplicate likes from the same visitor in a single session: Information about your browser, network, and device Details about the web page or content you shared or proposed to share Your IP address
2.5 Email Communications
We use this information to send you communications that may include:
Marketing emails about our work, services, or offerings
Informational content such as new blog posts and updates
Calls for ARC volunteers and other volunteer or community opportunities
Occasional announcements relevant to subscribers
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of any email we send, or by contacting us at Info@ironharborpress.com. Unsubscribing will stop marketing and informational emails but may not stop transactional messages (such as responses to a direct inquiry you submitted).
We share your contact information with Squarespace, our email marketing provider, so they can send these emails on our behalf and help us manage our relationship with you.
When you sign up for our mailing list - for example, through a signup form on the Site — we collect:
Your email address
Your name (if provided)
Any other information you choose to share when subscribing
2.6 Fonts
This Site serves font files from and renders fonts using Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts. To properly display the Site, these third parties may receive personal information about you, including: Information about your browser, network, or device Information about this Site and the page you are viewing Your IP address
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
This Site uses cookies and similar technologies — small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about the cookies in use, visit The cookies Squarespace uses. Necessary cookies are always used. They allow Squarespace, our hosting platform, to securely serve this Site to you. Analytics and performance cookies are used only when you acknowledge our cookie banner. They help us view site traffic, activity, and related data. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or via your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: Operate, maintain, and improve the Site Respond to your inquiries and form submissions Send marketing communications (where you have opted in or as otherwise permitted by law) Display and manage blog comments and likes Analyze how visitors use the Site Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or unlawful activity Comply with our legal obligations
5. How We Share Your Information
We share personal information only as described in this policy. We do not sell your personal information. We share information with: Service providers — including Squarespace (hosting, analytics, email), Google Fonts, Adobe Fonts, [STORAGE PROVIDER], and Zapier, who process information on our behalf Legal and safety reasons — when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or part of our business
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include: Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information Deletion — request that we delete your personal information Objection or restriction — object to or restrict certain processing Portability — receive your information in a portable format Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent where processing is based on consent Opt-out of marketing — unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in any email To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL]. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. For California residents: Under the CCPA/CPRA, you have specific rights, including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For EU/UK/EEA residents: Under the GDPR/UK GDPR, you have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the context. [SPECIFY RETENTION PERIODS IF APPLICABLE, e.g., comment data retained while the comment remains published; form submission data retained for [X] years.]
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers (such as Squarespace) operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL] and we will take steps to delete it.
11. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at: Iron Harbor Press/ironharborpress.com, Email Address: Info@ironharborpress.com Mailing Address: JP Roman Publishing, LLC, 439 US Route1, Suite 1, York, ME 03909