Privacy Policy

This website is operated by Joan Fallon Books.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

What information we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Your name (if provided)

  • Your email address (when you sign up to the readers mailing list or contact us form)

  • Any information you provide through the contact form

How we use your information
We use your information to:

  • Send updates about new books, news and content

  • Respond to enquiries submitted through the website

  • Improve the website and user experience

Email marketing
If you sign up to the mailing list, your email address will be stored and managed using MailChimp, a third-party email marketing service provider. We will only send you emails if you have given your consent. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.

Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data based on your consent when you sign up to receive emails or use the contact us form.

Data storage and security
Your information is stored securely and we take reasonable steps to protect it from loss, misuse or unauthorised access. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

Data sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, trade or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties, except where necessary to operate this website and deliver services (for example, Mailchimp for email communications). Such third parties are required to handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details below.

Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact: joanfallonbooks@gmail.com

Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.