PRIVACY 

Last updated: 2025

People Helping People Succeed (PHPS) is committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and personal information of all students, authors, parents, and visitors who interact with our website, mentorship programs, and publishing services.

We believe creativity should grow in a safe, respectful, and secure environment.
This Privacy & Safety Statement explains:

• What information we collect

• How we use it

• How we protect it

• Your rights regarding your data

• Our policies for minors and online safety

1. Information We Collect

PHPS collects only the information needed to provide mentorship, communication, and publishing support.

🌐 Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Manuscript or creative submissions (optional)

• Payment information for services (processed securely through third-party platforms)

• Parent or guardian contact info (for minors)

📊 Automatically Collected

• Website analytics (general traffic data, not personal identity)

• Browser type, device type, page views

• Cookies used only to improve user experience

PHPS does not sell, trade, or share your personal data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide mentorship and feedback

• Communicate about your progress or submissions

• Deliver publishing-related services

• Create invoices or receipts

• Maintain safety and verify identity

• Improve our website and educational tools

We never use your data for advertising or behavioral tracking.

3. How We Protect Your Information

PHPS uses industry-standard security measures to keep your information secure, including:

• Encrypted email services

• Secure payment processing

• Verified third-party platforms

• Limited data access only to authorized PHPS staff

We do not store credit card information on PHPS servers.
No unauthorized party can access your manuscripts or mentorship materials.

4. Safety Policy for Minors

PHPS takes youth safety seriously.

For students under 18:

• A parent/guardian must approve participation

• All communication is monitored for safety

• No inappropriate or harmful content is tolerated

• Personal information is kept strictly confidential

PHPS mentorship is education-based, not social or personal interaction.

5. Creative Rights & Intellectual Property

Authors retain 100% ownership of their creative work unless they choose to enter a separate publishing agreement.
PHPS does not claim rights to:

• Manuscripts

• Art

• Music

• Concepts

• Characters

We only store and access creative material for educational or publishing support.

6. Third-Party Services

Our site may use or link to third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics

• Wix

• PayPal / Stripe

• Digital bookstores (Amazon, Apple, Google, etc.)

Each third party has its own privacy policy.
PHPS is not responsible for their policies, but we only partner with reputable providers.

7. Data Retention

PHPS keeps minimal data and never longer than needed.

• Manuscripts may be deleted after 6–12 months unless part of an ongoing mentorship.

• Contact information remains only for communication and invoices.

• You may request data deletion at any time.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your data

• Request corrections

• Request deletion

• Opt out of communication

• Receive copies of your work stored by PHPS

Just email: authorsguildphps@gmail.com

9. Prohibited Use & Safety Rules

PHPS prohibits:

• Harassment

• Hateful content

• Plagiarism

• Adult content involving minors

• Dangerous, violent, or harmful submissions

Any violation may result in removal from the program.

10. Changes to This Policy

PHPS may update this Privacy & Safety Statement to reflect improvements or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Privacy & Safety Policy, contact:

📧 authorsguildphps@gmail.com

PHPS
People Helping People Succeed
Front Royal, VA
United States