Terms and Conditions
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or join the author’s email mailing list.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect email addresses voluntarily provided by you when you subscribe to our email mailing list. We do not collect names, physical addresses, phone numbers, payment information, or account credentials.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your email address is used solely to send author updates, newsletters, book announcements, or related communications. We do not use your email address for advertising profiling, automated decision-making, or resale.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we process your email address based on your consent, which you provide by voluntarily subscribing to the mailing list. You may withdraw this consent at any time (see Section 6).
4. Email Communications
All marketing emails include an unsubscribe link, allowing you to stop receiving emails at any time. Unsubscribing will permanently remove your email address from the mailing list.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your email address may be stored or processed by a reputable third-party email service provider solely for the purpose of sending emails on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only as instructed.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise these rights, you may contact us using the information below.
7. Data Retention
Your email address is retained only for as long as you remain subscribed to the mailing list. Once you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from our records within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Cookies and Tracking
This website does not knowingly use cookies or tracking technologies to collect personal data. If third-party links (such as Amazon) are clicked, their own privacy policies apply.
9. Third-Party Links
This website contains links to external websites (including Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
10. Data Security
Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revision date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact Richard at the email below: