edie&mare is a family-run press dedicated to helping stories find their perfect form. Founded by Adam and Kayla Heeley, we believe that every idea deserves to be communicated with clarity, precision, and heart.
edie&mare was founded in November 2024 by Kayla and Adam Heeley. Kayla, a former teacher, wanted to channel her creativity into helping others, while Adam, a mechanical engineer, was seeking a fulfilling creative change. Together, they decided to build a career they truly loved.
The spark for the business came from a simple observation Kayla made while rekindling her own love of writing. "The more I read, the more I noticed brilliant ideas shared with misspelled or missing words," she says. "I saw exhausted creators and community members who knew what they wanted to say but weren't sure how to say it clearly."
The name edie&mare is a tribute to Kayla’s daughters, Eden and Marion. Our model is by their son, Gabriel, whose early business plans showed us the power of a creative mind.
We are also inspired by the generations that came before us: grandparents who told rich stories, a mother who checked our spelling, an uncle who offered critique and encouragement, and friends and fathers who share their narratives in their own ways.
At its core, edie&mare exists because we love stories, and we work hard to make sure they’re told well.
We offer a comprehensive range of editorial services—from proofreading to developmental editing—designed to help you communicate your ideas effectively.
We are also a small publishing press. Our publication process is collaborative:
1. Submit your manuscript.
2. We review it and provide constructive feedback.
3. You may revise and resubmit.
4. If accepted, you'll receive an acceptance package with clear next steps.
Whether you choose our editorial services or submit to our press, you are partnering with a team that cares deeply about your work.
We believe in the tactile beauty of a well-made book. That’s why every title in our catalog is curated, designed, and printed right here in Canada.
At edie&mare, we’ve traded the "print-on-demand" machines for Canadian craftsmanship. By choosing to skip the big-box platforms, we ensure:
Superior Quality: Printed on premium Canadian paper stocks.
Local Impact: Every dollar stays within the Canadian literary ecosystem.
Direct Connection: When you buy from us, you’re supporting an Alberta small business and our authors directly.
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
Edie&Mare Publishing Inc.
Applicability: This Privacy Policy outlines how Edie&Mare, a Canadian publishing and editorial services company, collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other applicable Canadian laws.
1. Scope
This policy applies to all personal information collected, used, or disclosed by Edie&Mare Publishing Inc. in the course of providing publishing, editorial, consulting, and related services to clients, authors, contributors, and website visitors.
2. What We Collect
We collect personal information only as necessary for legitimate business purposes. This may include:
Sensitive Information: We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs) unless explicitly required for a service (e.g., editing culturally specific content). Such data is handled with heightened safeguards.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information solely for the purposes disclosed at the time of collection or as otherwise permitted by law, including:
4. Consent
Implied Consent: By providing personal information voluntarily (e.g., submitting a manuscript or inquiry), we assume consent for its use to fulfill the associated purpose.
Express Consent: Required for sensitive information or secondary uses (e.g., marketing). Consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting our Privacy Officer (Section 10), subject to legal/contractual restrictions.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We may share personal information with:
We ensure third parties adhere to PIPEDA-compliant safeguards.
6. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or contractual requirements (e.g., retaining financial records for 7 years per Canada Revenue Agency rules).
7. Security Safeguards
We protect personal information using physical, technical, and administrative measures, such as:
8. Your Rights
Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:
9. International Transfer:
If personal information is transferred outside Canada (e.g., to cloud servers in the U.S.), we ensure recipients provide comparable protection through contractual clauses or adherence to international frameworks.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, access requests, or concerns:
Kayla Heeley/Owner
Email: contact@edieandmare.com
Address: 2 Beaver Dr., Whitecourt, AB T7S 1G3
11. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website, and the revised version will take effect immediately upon posting.
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