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PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy explains how I, Ingrid Hall, use and protect any information you give me when using this website.
Who I am
This website is operated by Ingrid Hall, an independent author based in the United Kingdom. I am the data controller for any personal data collected via this site. Contact me via the contact page.
What personal data I collect and why
Newsletter subscription
When you subscribe to my newsletter, your name and email address are collected so I can send you news, book updates, and relevant content. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in the emails.
Legal basis: Consent – by signing up, you consent to receiving my newsletter.
Contact form
If you contact me via email, I collect your name, email address, and any message you send to respond to your enquiry.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest – to respond to communication.
Analytics
I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my site. This data is anonymised and used to improve the website experience. No personally identifying information is collected through this process.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest – to monitor and improve the performance of my site.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the site function and to gather anonymous data on usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
This site may use both functional and analytical cookies. By continuing to use the site, you agree to this use.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.
Who I share your data with
I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Any third-party services used on this website (such as Google Analytics) process data strictly for operational purposes and comply with UK GDPR requirements.
How long I retain your data
Your rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details below.
How I protect your data
I use industry-standard security practices including secure hosting (HTTPS), strong password protection, and up-to-date software. Access to personal data is restricted and only used for the purposes described in this policy.
International transfers
Some third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics) may process data outside the UK. In such cases, standard contractual clauses or other legal safeguards are in place to protect your data.
Contact information
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is used, you can:
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page. Please check back occasionally to ensure you’re happy with any updates.
Last changed: 01st June 2025
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