Privacy Policy

This website is run by author Nicholas Mapes. I respect your privacy and handle your personal information in line with UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

What information I collect

I may collect:

Information you provide when you join the email list, such as your email address.
Technical information about how you use this site, such as your IP address, browser type and pages visited. This may be collected using cookies or similar technologies.

This website may include links to other sites (for example, Amazon) where you can buy my books. Those sites have their own privacy policies and may collect additional information about you. Please check their policies directly.

How I use your information

I use your information to:

Send you updates about books, events and related news (only if you sign up).
Understand how visitors use the site so I can improve content and layout.
Keep the site secure and prevent misuse.

Legal basis for using your information

I rely on:

Your consent – for example, when you choose to join the email list.
Legitimate interests – such as improving the site and keeping it secure, where this does not override your rights.

Sharing your information

I do not sell your personal information. I may share limited data with trusted service providers (for example, email or analytics services) who help operate this site. They may only use your information to provide these services and must protect it.

If you follow a link to another website (such as Amazon), that site may collect and use your information in line with its own privacy policy.

How long I keep your information

I keep your information only for as long as needed for the purposes above, or as required by law. You can ask to be removed from the email list at any time.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights which may include:

Access to the personal information I hold about you.
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion of your information in certain circumstances.
Restriction or objection to how your information is used.
Withdrawal of consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing.

This site may use cookies or similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how the site is used. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to this notice

I may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.

Last updated: August 2026