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Privacy policy.
The short version
- We collect the information you give us, like your contact details and manuscript, plus basic website usage data.
- We use it to serve you, get paid and keep in touch. We never sell your personal information.
- Your manuscript and story stay confidential, and we never disclose ghostwriting.
- Your mobile number and text consent are never shared for marketing. Reply STOP to opt out of texts.
- You can ask to see, correct or delete your information at any time.
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Building Wealth Four Generations Inc., doing business as The 1 and Only Publishing ("The 1 and Only Publishing," "we," "us" or "our") collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you visit www.the1andonlypublishing.com, contact us, book a consultation, submit a manuscript, buy a service or work with us as a client.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website or submit your information.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Contact details, such as your name, email address, phone number and mailing address.
- Information you share in forms, surveys and booking calendars, such as your book idea, goals, timeline and how you heard about us.
- Manuscripts, outlines, voice notes, interview recordings, photographs, illustrations and other materials you send us for review or for your project.
- Information about a loved one that you share for The Legacy Project, including recorded conversations, photographs and family stories.
- Payment and billing details when you buy a service or set up a payment plan. Card details are entered directly with our payment processors and are not stored by us.
- Messages you send us by email, text, phone or social media.
Information collected automatically
- Device and usage information, such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, links clicked, referring website and approximate location based on your IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies used by our website platform, analytics tools and embedded content. See "Cookies" below.
Information from others
We may receive information about you from people who refer you to us, such as our affiliates, and from service providers that help us run our business, such as payment and scheduling tools.
How we use your information
- To respond to your questions and schedule consultations.
- To review manuscripts and prepare written reviews and quotes.
- To provide the services you buy, including ghostwriting, editing, design, publishing, distribution, The Legacy Project and marketing support.
- To process payments, payment plans and refunds, and to keep accurate business records.
- To send appointment reminders, project updates and service messages by email or text.
- To send our newsletter and marketing messages, when you have agreed to receive them.
- To track and pay affiliate referrals.
- To improve our website, services and customer experience.
- To protect our rights, prevent fraud and meet our legal obligations.
Text messages (SMS)
If you give us your mobile number and agree to receive text messages, we may text you about appointments, consultations, your project, payments and, if you opt in, offers and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for help, or contact us at [email protected] or 301-761-5887. Agreeing to receive texts is never a condition of buying from us.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent are excluded from all of the sharing described in this policy and will not be shared with any third parties.
How long we keep your information
We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes in this policy, including to provide your services, maintain business, tax and accounting records, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
Project files, such as manuscripts and recordings, are kept for the life of your project and a reasonable time afterward so we can support reprints, new editions and questions. You can ask us to delete your files at any time, unless we are required to keep certain records by law.
Your rights and choices
- Access and correction: ask what personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct it.
- Deletion: ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Marketing emails: unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
- Text messages: reply STOP to any message to opt out.
- Cookies: manage cookies through your browser settings.
To make a request, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before acting on your request, and we will respond within the time required by applicable law.
State privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act, the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act, the Colorado Privacy Act and similar laws. These may include the right to confirm whether we process your personal data, to access, correct, delete or receive a copy of it, to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data or profiling, and to appeal a decision we make about your request.
We do not sell personal information and we do not use it for profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects. We collect only the personal information that is reasonably necessary for the services you request. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights or appeal a decision, contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "Privacy Request." You may also use an authorized agent where the law allows.
How we protect your information
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your information, including secure, encrypted payment processing through our payment providers and access controls on project files. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us right away.
Children's privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. Little Olive Books publishes books for children, but we work with adult authors, parents and guardians. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Links to other websites
Our website links to other websites and services, such as our sister company The 1 and Only Agency, retailers, social media platforms and our payment providers. Their privacy practices are their own, and we encourage you to read their policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other websites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the effective date at the top of this page and, for significant changes, give notice on our website or by email. Continuing to use our website or services after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us:
Building Wealth Four Generations Inc.
4500 Forbes Blvd, Suite 200
Lanham, MD 20706
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 301-761-5887
This page is provided for general information about how we work and does not replace a signed service agreement. Effective October 15, 2026.