PRIVACY POLICY
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Peter S. Giles Author (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit https://www.petersgilesauthor.com (the “Website”) or make a purchase through it.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect.
We may collect the following information when you use this Website: Contact details such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number (if provided). Payment information when you make a purchase (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store your full card details). Website usage data, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (through cookies or analytics tools). Communication data, if you contact us directly (emails, form submissions, etc.).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to: Process and fulfil your orders and payments. Communicate with you about your purchase or respond to enquiries. Improve our Website and services. Comply with legal or tax obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Sharing Your Information.
We may share your data only with: Service providers such as Stripe (for payment processing), Wix (for website hosting), and email providers. Legal authorities if required by law.
All third-party providers we use are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the services they provide to us.
Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. All transactions are encrypted through SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology and processed via secure payment gateways such as Stripe.
Your Rights
You have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about you. Request correction or deletion of your data. Withdraw consent for marketing (if applicable). Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
Cookies
Our Website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Contact Us.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our contact page on our Website: https://www.petersgilesauthor.com.
Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.