Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 October 2025
Stacks Publishing (Sozoku Pty Ltd trading as Stacks Publishing, ACN 155 228 701) is committed to delivering quality publishing and author services while protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage your personal information to meet our obligations under Australian law.
We adhere to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (the Privacy Act). These principles govern how we collect, use, disclose, store, secure, and dispose of your personal information.
A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles is available on the website of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
What Is Personal Information and Why Do We Collect It?
Personal information is any information or opinion that can identify an individual. This may include your name, address, email address, phone number, payment details, or any other identifying information.
We collect personal information through various means, including:
Email, phone calls, and in-person meetings
Correspondence through our website (www.stackspublishing.com)
Social media and online forms
Cookies and website analytics tools
Newsletter subscriptions and marketing sign-ups
Third-party sources and publicly available information
We collect your personal information primarily to:
Provide publishing, marketing, and consulting services to you
Communicate updates, resources, and offers relevant to your interests
Manage client relationships and service delivery
Improve our services and website functionality
We may also use your information for secondary purposes that are directly related to the primary purpose where you would reasonably expect such use or disclosure.
You may opt out of receiving marketing or promotional communications at any time by using the ‘unsubscribe’ link in our emails or by contacting us directly at hello@stackspublishing.com.
Where appropriate, we will explain why we are collecting your information and how it will be used.
Sensitive Information
Sensitive information, as defined in the Privacy Act, includes information about your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, health information, trade union membership, or criminal history.
We will only use or disclose sensitive information:
For the primary purpose for which it was collected
For a directly related secondary purpose
With your explicit consent
Where required or authorised by law
Collecting Information from Third Parties
Where reasonable and practical, we collect your personal information directly from you. However, we may also receive information from third parties such as marketing platforms, partners, or service providers.
If this occurs, we will take reasonable steps to ensure you are aware of the information received and how it will be used.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose your personal information:
To third parties where you have provided consent
To service providers and contractors assisting us in operating our business (e.g. payment processors, email providers, marketing platforms)
Where required or authorised by law
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
When your personal information is no longer required for the purpose it was collected, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it. Some information may be retained for legal or compliance purposes, typically for a minimum of seven years.
Access to and Correction of Your Personal Information
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you, or ask that we correct or update it. Please make your request in writing to hello@stackspublishing.com.
For security reasons, we may ask you to verify your identity before providing access. There is no fee for requesting access or corrections.
Maintaining the Quality of Your Information
We aim to ensure the information we hold is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. If you believe any of your details are incorrect or outdated, please contact us as soon as possible so we can make the necessary updates.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on our website and will take effect from the date of posting.
Complaints and Enquiries
If you have questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is handled, please contact us at:
Stacks Publishing
Email: hello@stackspublishing.com
Website: www.stackspublishing.com
We are committed to responding promptly and fairly to all privacy-related enquiries or complaints.