Legal Notice,
PRIVACY USEAGE
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TERMS OF USE
Legal & Privacy Notice
Last updated: February 2026
This website is operated by ELMAGA, an independent publishing business based in the United Kingdom. By using this website, you agree to the terms set out below.
1. About Us
This website is operated by ELMAGA, an independent publishing business based in the United Kingdom and operated by a sole trader.
ELMAGA publishes original fiction and non-fiction works in print, digital, and other emerging formats, and provides limited publishing support services to independent authors. The business operates in accordance with applicable UK laws and regulations governing sole traders and small enterprises.
All references on this website to “we”, “us”, or “our” refer to ELMAGA as the operating business entity.
For general enquiries, submissions, or legal correspondence, you may contact us at:
Email: info@elmaga.co.uk
ELMAGA does not maintain a public office address and conducts its operations primarily online. Correspondence is handled electronically unless otherwise agreed.
2. Intellectual Property
All content published on this website—including, but not limited to, text, book descriptions, editorial material, artwork, cover designs, logos, branding, layout, and original materials—is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise stated, such content is the intellectual property of ELMAGA or is used with permission from its respective authors, artists, or rights holders.
You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, publish, display, or otherwise exploit any content from this website, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from the relevant rights holder, except where such use is permitted by law (for example, fair dealing for criticism or review).
Works by authors showcased or published through ELMAGA remain the intellectual property of their respective creators, subject to the terms of any publishing or licensing agreement in place. Nothing on this website shall be interpreted as a transfer or assignment of intellectual property rights unless expressly stated.
Unauthorised use of any materials may result in legal action.
3. Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is made available for general informational purposes only. While ELMAGA makes reasonable efforts to ensure that content is accurate and up to date, we do not warrant or guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of any information published on this site.
Any reliance you place on information obtained from this website is done strictly at your own risk. ELMAGA shall not be liable for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, arising out of or in connection with the use of this website or reliance on its content, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Nothing in this section shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services provided for convenience or informational purposes. ELMAGA has no control over the content, availability, or practices of third-party sites and does not endorse or assume responsibility for them. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own discretion and risk.
4. Submissions & Author Enquiries
Any manuscripts, proposals, or enquiries submitted to ELMAGA are reviewed in good faith. Submission of material does not guarantee publication, representation, feedback, or response, and ELMAGA is under no obligation to enter into any agreement as a result of a submission.
Due to the volume of enquiries received, we may be unable to respond to all submissions individually. Unsolicited materials are submitted at the author’s own risk.
Authors submitting work to ELMAGA confirm that:
The submitted material is their original work, or that they hold the necessary rights and permissions to submit it
The work does not infringe upon the intellectual property, moral rights, or privacy rights of any third party
The submission does not contain defamatory, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable material
ELMAGA accepts no liability for disputes arising from authorship, ownership, or rights claims relating to submitted materials. Any legal responsibility arising from a breach of the above rests solely with the submitting author.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, submitted materials will not be returned.
5. Privacy Policy
ELMAGA is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal data responsibly, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information provided through this website.
5.1 Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal information when you:
Contact us via email or contact forms
Submit an enquiry, manuscript, or proposal
Subscribe to updates or mailing lists (where applicable)
The information collected may include:
Your name
Your email address
Any information you voluntarily provide in correspondence or submissions
We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal data through this website, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information.
5.2 How We Use Your Information
Personal information collected through this website is used only for legitimate business purposes, including to:
Respond to enquiries and correspondence
Communicate with authors regarding submissions, services, or publishing opportunities
Maintain basic business records and communications
We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade personal data to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
5.3 Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, ELMAGA processes personal data on the following lawful bases:
Consent – where you voluntarily contact us, submit information, or opt in to communications
Legitimate Interest – where processing is necessary to respond to enquiries, review submissions, and operate the publishing business in a reasonable and expected manner
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.
5.4 Data Storage & Security
We take reasonable and proportionate measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Personal data is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal or regulatory obligations. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
5.5 Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@elmaga.co.uk
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within the timeframes required by law.
6. Cookies
This website may use basic cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper functionality, improve performance, and enhance the user experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and provide information about how the site is used.
6.1 Types of Cookies We Use
ELMAGA uses only essential and limited functional cookies, which may include:
Strictly necessary cookies – required for the basic operation of the website
Performance or analytics cookies – used in an aggregated and anonymised form to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality
These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated.
6.2 Managing Cookies
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies, including deleting or blocking them entirely.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
6.3 Third-Party Cookies
If third-party services are used on this website (such as embedded content or analytics tools), those providers may set their own cookies. ELMAGA does not control third-party cookies and recommends reviewing the relevant third-party privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Notice
ELMAGA may update this Legal & Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or the operation of this website.
Any updates or amendments will be published on this page, and the revision date at the top of the document will be updated accordingly. Continued use of this website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
We encourage visitors to review this page periodically to stay informed about how information is handled and how the website is governed.
8. Governing Law
This website, its contents, and any use of it are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Any disputes, claims, or proceedings arising out of or in connection with this website, its content, or these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.