This Privacy Policy explains how Stacey Lannigan (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Author”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with this website:
https://www.authorstaceylannigan.co.uk (the “Website”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, lawfully, and securely.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller: Stacey Lannigan
As the Data Controller, we determine how and why your personal data is processed.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Name (if provided)
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Email address
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Messages submitted via contact forms
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Newsletter subscription details
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Information included in correspondence with us
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address (anonymised where possible)
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Referring website or source
This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9).
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
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To respond to enquiries or messages
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To send newsletters or updates (where you have given consent)
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To improve Website performance and user experience
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To monitor Website traffic and usage trends
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To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
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Consent – when you sign up to newsletters or opt-in communications
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Legitimate Interests – to operate, maintain, and improve the Website
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Legal Obligation – where required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time (see Section 8).
5. Email Marketing & Newsletters
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send updates about books, blog posts, events, or related content.
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Subscription is entirely voluntary
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You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email
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We use reputable third-party email services that comply with UK GDPR
Your data will only be used for the purposes stated at the time of sign-up.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:
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Website hosting providers
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Email marketing platforms
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Analytics services (e.g. website traffic analysis)
All third-party services are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We do not transfer your data outside the UK unless adequate safeguards are in place.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
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Contact form submissions: up to [e.g. 12 months]
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Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
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Analytics data: anonymised or retained per service provider policies
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic.
Cookies may include:
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Essential cookies (required for site functionality)
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Analytics cookies (to understand site usage)
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookies Policy [link if applicable].
10. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g. retailers, social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
11. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure.
12. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe data has been collected unintentionally, please contact us so it can be removed.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page and take effect immediately.