Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 16, 2025
Website: https://billysbookclub.com
Owner: Bill Stewart
1. Introduction
Welcome to Billy’s Book Club (“we,” “our,” “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit https://billysbookclub.com (the “Website”).
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you:
- Join the mailing list
- Request a free sample
- Contact us via forms or email
We may collect:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Email Address
- Any information you include in your message
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
This information helps us improve the Website experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Send newsletters and updates about new books or releases
- Deliver free samples or requested materials
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve Website performance
- Analyze visitor behavior through analytics
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Mailing List & Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list:
- You will receive updates, release announcements, and related content.
- You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email.
- Your data will be stored securely by our email service provider.
5. Cookies & Analytics
This Website uses:
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function properly.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Used to understand how visitors interact with the site. These are only activated if you consent.
You may:
- Accept or reject analytics cookies via the cookie banner.
- Adjust cookie settings in your browser.
6. Third‑Party Services
We may use third‑party services, including:
- BookBub (Author Websites platform) – Website hosting
- Email marketing providers – Mailing list management
- Amazon, Draft2Digital, and other retailers – Book sales links
- Analytics providers – Website traffic analysis
These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site.
7. International Visitors
Billy’s Book Club is based in the United Kingdom.
If you access the Website from outside the UK, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK or other countries where our service providers operate.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services you requested
- Maintain mailing list subscriptions
- Comply with legal obligations
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 10).
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:
- Unauthorized access
- Alteration
- Disclosure
- Destruction
However, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
10. Your Rights (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact:
Billysbookclub@mail.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable by law).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do:
- The updated version will be posted on this page.
- The “Effective Date” will be revised.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Bill Stewart
Website: https://billysbookclub.com
Email: billysbookclub@mail.com