Privacy Policy for N J Edmunds – Author of Compelling Fiction
Effective Date: July 2025 Website: www.njedmunds.com
At N J Edmunds – Author of Compelling Fiction, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU GDPR. It applies when you visit this site and sign up for emails or otherwise interact with us.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is: Nick Edmunds – email: authornickedmunds@gmail.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process the following information:
Email address (when you sign up for the newsletter or updates)
Name (if provided voluntarily)
IP address and basic usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
Any additional data you voluntarily submit through forms or email
We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, religious beliefs, or biometric data).
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful bases:
Consent – for sending newsletters or marketing emails (you may withdraw this at any time)
Legitimate Interests – to improve the Website and respond to inquiries
4 How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
Respond to your questions or comments
Analyse website usage and improve content
Maintain website security and performance
We will never sell or rent your data to third parties.
5. Email Marketing
If you opt in, we will send you occasional emails about books, news, or author events.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email or by emailing us directly.
6. Third-Party Processors
We use GDPR-compliant third-party services to manage:
Email communications (e.g., Mailchimp, Substack, ConvertKit)
Website hosting and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, WordPress)
These providers only process your data on our instructions and under strict confidentiality.
7. International Transfers
Some of our third-party processors may store data outside the UK/EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact: [Insert contact email] If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the UK Information Commissioner’s Office – www.ico.org.uk).
9. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect limited usage data. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.
11. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this page, with the date of the last update clearly stated.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
