Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Tuesday 9th September 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how T R Simpkins (“I,” “my,” or “the Site”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit my website trsimpkins.co.uk.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following information:

Personal Information: When you sign up as a beta reader, join a mailing list, or contact me, you may provide your name, email address, or other details.

Non-Personal Information: Automatically collected data such as browser type, IP address, device information, and how you use the site.

Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve site performance and track usage (see Section 4).

2. How I Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Send newsletters, updates, and announcements about upcoming books, releases, or beta reading opportunities.

Respond to inquiries or requests.

Improve the performance and user experience of the website.

Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
I may share data only with:

Service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms like Mailchimp, website hosting, or analytics providers).

Legal authorities if required by law.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve site performance.

Understand visitor behaviour through analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).

Remember preferences (such as cookie consent).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work correctly.

5. Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR/UK & Other Regions)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access the data I hold about you.

Request corrections or deletion of your data.

Withdraw consent to receive emails at any time (via the “unsubscribe” link).

Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are being infringed.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13. I do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Third-Party Links

My website may link to third-party sites (such as social media or retail book sites). I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Updates to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Website: [Insert Website URL]