Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
At KevinGillBooks.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our mailing list, or interact with us in any other way.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Kevin Gill, author and founder of Flamingo House Publishing.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:
📧 contact@kevingillbooks.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Information you provide directly:
- When you subscribe to the newsletter, download a free resource, fill out a form, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to share.
- Automatic data collection:
- Like most websites, we may collect data automatically through cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics). This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with the website. This data helps us improve user experience and track website performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send newsletters, updates, and marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in).
- Respond to messages or enquiries you send through the contact form.
- Improve the website’s content, layout, and functionality.
- Track and measure engagement to understand audience interests.
You can unsubscribe from any marketing communication at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us directly.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: when you voluntarily subscribe to emails or submit your information.
- Legitimate interests: to analyse and improve website performance and content.
- Legal obligation: if we are required to retain certain records for compliance purposes.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your personal information is stored securely and accessed only by authorised personnel.
We use secure hosting and industry-standard safeguards to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, please remember that no system can guarantee 100% security online.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share limited data only with trusted service providers that help us operate this website or send newsletters (e.g., email marketing platforms like MailerLite or ConvertKit). These partners are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our behalf.
7. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help improve site functionality and analytics.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please email contact@kevingillbooks.com.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon, Apple Books, BookBub).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. Please review their policies when visiting them.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new regulations or changes in how we operate. Any updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 contact@kevingillbooks.com
🌐 www.kevingillbooks.com