Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03/06/2026

Thank you for visiting my website. Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and the rights you have regarding your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Act 2018.

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically by the website or third-party services used to operate it. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral sources, and general usage data. This information is collected to help improve the performance, functionality, security, and user experience of the website.

If you choose to contact me through a contact form, subscribe to a newsletter, or otherwise provide information voluntarily, I may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any information you include in your message. This information is only collected when you choose to provide it.

Your personal information is used solely for the purposes for which it was provided. This may include responding to enquiries, sending newsletters or updates you have subscribed to receive, communicating about books or events, improving website services, and maintaining the security and operation of the website.

Under UK GDPR, personal data is only processed where there is a lawful basis for doing so. The lawful bases relied upon may include your consent, where you have voluntarily subscribed to communications; legitimate interests, where information is required to maintain and improve the website; and legal obligations, where processing is required by law.

If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address will be used to send updates about book releases, promotions, events, exclusive content, and other author-related news. You may withdraw your consent and unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in every email or by contacting me directly.

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse traffic, and enhance user experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognise returning visitors and remember preferences. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.

Personal data is stored securely, and reasonable measures are taken to protect it from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While every effort is made to safeguard personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Newsletter subscription information will be retained until you choose to unsubscribe. Contact form submissions may be retained for a reasonable period to allow responses to enquiries and maintain records of correspondence.

This website may use trusted third-party providers, including website hosting services, analytics providers, email marketing platforms, social media platforms, and other services necessary for website operation. These providers may process personal information on my behalf and are required to comply with applicable data protection laws. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through this website.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to request access to the personal information held about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request erasure of your data, request restriction of processing, object to certain forms of processing, request the transfer of your data where applicable, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. Exercising these rights will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

If you wish to exercise any of your rights or have questions regarding how your personal information is processed, please contact me using the details provided on the Contact page of this website.

If you believe your personal information has been processed unlawfully, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which is the supervisory authority responsible for data protection matters in the United Kingdom.

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and personal information is not knowingly collected from children.

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or business practices. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.