Privacy Policy
Effective date: 1 January 2026
​Website: AuthorityAuthorship.com
​Operated by: Mindshift Publishing is an imprint of Mindshift Learning Company Ltd (New Zealand)
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1. Overview
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Mindshift Publishing respects your privacy and is committed to responsible data stewardship.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit AuthorityAuthorship.com.
This policy is designed to align with:
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New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
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EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)
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2. Information We Collect
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We may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Company name and role
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Billing information
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Information submitted via forms, diagnostics, registrations, or applications
Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Device and browser type
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Website usage data
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Cookies and tracking data
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data.
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3. How Information Is Used
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Information is used to:
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Deliver books, digital products, and services
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Process payments
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Provide requested resources
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve site performance
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Communicate updates (if consented)
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Maintain security and compliance
We do not sell personal information.
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4. Lawful Basis (Where Applicable)
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Where GDPR applies, we rely on:
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Consent
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Contractual necessity
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Legitimate business interests
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Legal obligations
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5. Data Sharing
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We may share information with trusted service providers, including:
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Wix (hosting infrastructure)
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Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Wix Payments)
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Email marketing platforms
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Analytics providers
These providers process information under contractual safeguards.
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6. International Transfers
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Because we operate internationally, personal information may be processed outside your country of residence.
Appropriate safeguards are implemented where required.
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7. Data Retention
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We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
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Contractual fulfillment
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Legal compliance
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Business recordkeeping
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8. Your Rights
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You may request access, correction, deletion, or withdrawal of consent by contacting:
California residents may request disclosure of collected data categories. We do not sell or share personal information under CCPA definitions.
You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link provided in our emails.
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9. Security
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Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are maintained. However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.
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10. Updates
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This policy may be updated periodically. The current version will always appear on this page.