Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how GJ Herman dba Arcworld Publishing uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.

Topics
  • What data do we collect?
  • How do we collect your data?
  • How will we use your data?
  • How do we store your data?
  • Marketing
  • What are your data protection rights?
  • Cookies
  • How we use cookies
  • Types of cookies we use
  • How to manage cookies
  • Privacy policies of other websites
  • Changes to this privacy policy
  • How to contact us
  • How to contact the appropriate authority
What data do we collect?

GJ Herman dba Arcworld Publishing collects the following data:

  • Personal identification information (name and email address only, when you sign up for the newsletter)
  • Anonymized, location-aware usage data (to understand audience interest and advertising effectiveness)
  • Advertising interaction data used to monetize the website

We may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
How will we use your data?

GJ Herman dba Arcworld Publishing collects your data so that we can:

  • Email you with information about products and services you may be interested in (such as books, short stories, and release updates)

If you agree, we may share limited data with trusted partner services used to operate this website:

  • Google Analytics and related services

GJ Herman and Arcworld Publishing will never knowingly sell or give your personal data to third parties. Advertising on this website is provided exclusively through Google.

How do we store your data?

Your data is securely stored in Germany. Email addresses are retained for as long as you consent, or for up to two years of inactivity. If your email address is used at least once within a two-year period, it may be retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

You may opt out or request deletion at any time using the contact information below.

Marketing

If you have agreed to receive marketing communications, you may opt out at any time. You have the right to stop us from contacting you for marketing purposes.

To opt out, please contact us using one of the methods listed below.

Your data protection rights

Every user is entitled to the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

  • Right of access – You may request copies of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification – You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing – You may request limited use of your data.
  • Right to object – You may object to certain processing activities.
  • Right to data portability – You may request transfer of your data.

We have one month to respond to any data protection request.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data.

For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How we use cookies
  • Keeping you signed in
  • Understanding how visitors use our website
  • Delivering relevant advertising
Types of cookies we use
  • Functionality cookies – Remember preferences such as language and location
  • Advertising cookies – Track browsing behavior to show relevant advertising
How to manage cookies

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies. Some features may not function correctly without cookies.

Privacy policies of other websites

This website may contain links to external websites. Our privacy policy applies only to this website.

Changes to this privacy policy

This privacy policy was last updated on 26 December 2025.

How to contact us

Email: arcworldpublishing@gmail.com
Post: Postfach 83 04 02, 81704 München, Deutschland

How to contact the appropriate authority

Die Bundesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz und die Informationsfreiheit
Graurheindorfer Straße 153
53117 Bonn
Germany
Tel: +49 228 997799 0
Fax: +49 228 997799 5550
Email: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de
Website: www.bfdi.bund.de

Deputy for the federal states of Germany:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Petri, Bavarian Data Protection Commissioner
Postfach 22 12 19, 80502 München
Email: laendervertreter@datenschutz-bayern.de