Eleanor Swift-Hook is an independent published author. This privacy policy will explain how she uses the personal data she collects from you when you use her website.
Topics:
- What data do we collect?
- How do we collect your data?
- How will we use your data?
- How do we store your data?
- Marketing
- What are your data protection rights?
- What are cookies?
- How do we use cookies?
- What types of cookies do we use?
- How to manage your cookies
- Privacy policies of other websites
- Changes to our privacy policy
- How to contact us
- How to contact the appropriate authorities
What data do I collect?
Eleanor Swift-Hook collects the following data:
- Personal identification information (Name, email address.)
How do I collect your data?
You directly provide me with most of the data I collect. I collect data and process data when you:
- Voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback via email.
- Use or view my website via your browser’s cookies.
- Sign up for my newsletter through book giveaways or my website.
How will I use your data?
I collect your data so that I can:
- Email you with news about my writing, blog posts, and social media.
- My emails also might contain articles and other information about the historical fiction genre.
I will never share your data with any other company or entity.
How do I store your data?
I securely store your data at MailerLite.com. They are the only company I use to store your email address and name. MailerLite is an email processing service that collects your email address and allows me to send out emails to my subscribers.
Periodically but not more than once a year, I will send out a request for an update on your email address and a confirmation that you choose to remain on my list. If you choose not to remain, you can unsubscribe at any time by using the link at the bottom of any email from me or by sending me an email asking to be unsubscribed.
Marketing
I would like to send you information about any new books that I am releasing or putting on sale. I also send out information on other books that I think you might like. Some of the authors I suggest will require that you share your email address with them, but I will not share your email address and name with them.
You have the right at any time to stop me from contacting you for marketing purposes by unsubscribing from my email list.
What are your data protection rights?
I would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
The right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request me to complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to my processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that I transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, I have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at my email: eleanor@eleanorswifthook.com
Cookies
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit my website, I may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology
For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
How do we use cookies?
My website uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
- Keeping you signed in
- Understanding how you use my website
What types of cookies do we use?
There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:
- Functionality – WordPress uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
How to manage cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of my website features may not function as a result.
Privacy policies of other websites
The Eleanor Swift-Hook website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
Changes to our privacy policy
I keep my privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 9 August 2024.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about my privacy policy, the data I hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email me at: eleanor@eleanorswifthook.com
Or write to us at: 12 Warwick Drive Newbury UK
How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that I have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Phone: ICO
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Textphone: 01625 545860
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm
Charges may apply
Website: https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/data-protection-complaints/data-protection-complaints/
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
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