Data and privacy notice

This privacy policy sets out how I use and protect any information that you give me when you use this website or contact me directly.

I’m committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should I ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, for example when you enter a competition, or when you provide it direct, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

What I collect

I may collect the following information:

  • name
  • contact information including email address

What I do with the information I gather

Information given on a consent basis is used for

  • My mailing list, to keep people updated on my books
  • Running competitions

Security

I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect online and directly. Only I have access to data you provide.

Sharing information

I do not share your information with any third parties, except where I announce the name (only) of competition winners.

Links to other websites

My website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave my site, you should note that I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information 

You may request details of personal information which I hold about you under the GDPR (May 2018).  If you would like a copy of the information held on you please contact me direct.