Effective Date: 1st April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit this website and use the contact form.
1. Information We Collect
When you use the contact form on this website, we may collect the following personal information:
Your name
Your email address
The message you submit
We do not collect any additional personal data unless you choose to provide it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide to:
Respond to your enquiries
Communicate with you regarding your message
We will not use your information for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly agreed to this.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
Your consent (when you submit the contact form)
Our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries
4. How We Store Your Information
Your information is stored securely and only accessible to authorised individuals.
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry or as required by law.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
We may share your data with trusted service providers who help operate this website (such as website hosting or email services), but only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards in place.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
8. Cookies
This website may use basic cookies necessary for its functionality. No non-essential cookies are used without your consent.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the 'Contact the Author' form.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
