Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you use this website, purchase the Irene Mawer eBook, or subscribe to the newsletter.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information Collected

This website may collect and process the following information:

name,
email address,
billing and order information,
technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information,
information submitted through contact forms, and
newsletter subscription details.

3. How Information Is Used

Personal information may be used to:

process and fulfil eBook purchases,
provide access to digital downloads,
communicate regarding orders or enquiries,
send newsletter communications where you have voluntarily subscribed,
maintain website functionality and security,
improve website performance and user experience, and
comply with legal and accounting obligations.

4. Newsletter and Email Communications

If you voluntarily subscribe to the website newsletter, your name and email address may be collected and processed through MailerLite for the purpose of sending occasional updates, news, announcements, or related communications.

Subscription to the newsletter is entirely voluntary.

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email communication, or
requesting removal through the contact form on this website.

Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties for unrelated marketing purposes.

MailerLite processes personal data in accordance with its own privacy and security policies.

5. Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal.

Full payment card details are not stored directly by this website.

Payment providers process personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

improve website functionality,
analyse visitor behaviour,
monitor website performance, and
support security and fraud prevention.

Some third-party services, such as analytics providers, may also place cookies on your device.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Sharing

Personal information is not sold or rented to third parties.

Information may be shared only where reasonably necessary for:

payment processing,
website hosting and operation,
email newsletter delivery,
analytics and security services,
legal compliance, or
protection of legal rights.

8. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for:

fulfilling purchases,
maintaining business and accounting records,
complying with legal obligations, or
providing requested services.

Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.

9. Data Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to help protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed completely secure.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

request access to your personal data,
request correction of inaccurate information,
request deletion of personal information where appropriate,
object to certain processing activities,
request restriction of processing, and
withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

Requests relating to personal data may be submitted using the contact details provided on this website.

11. Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services.

This Privacy Policy applies only to this website. Third-party websites and services operate under their own privacy policies and terms.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect legal, operational, or technical changes.

The latest version will always be published on this website.

13. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, data requests, or questions regarding this policy, please use the contact form provided on this website.