Who we are
This website is operated by Alex Harper (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are the data controller for personal
data collected through this website and our mailing list.
Privacy contact: [email protected]
Address: [timberzen ltd, 61 Bridge Street, Kington. HR5 3DJ ]
UK users may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
What we collect
- Contact details (e.g., name, email) if you sign up, request bonus content, or contact us.
- Messages you send us (including any details you include).
- Basic technical data (e.g., IP address, browser/device info, pages viewed, referring page).
- Cookies/analytics data (see Cookies).
We do not usually collect payment card details. If you buy our books, purchases are handled by retailers/platforms and
governed by their policies.
How we use your data
- To provide requested bonus content or downloads.
- To send newsletters and updates if you opt in.
- To respond to messages and provide support.
- To run, protect, and improve our website (including analytics and security).
- To keep appropriate business records where needed.
Lawful bases (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)
We process personal data using one or more of these lawful bases, depending on context:
- Consent (e.g., marketing emails; optional cookies).
- Contract (e.g., delivering something you requested).
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Legitimate interests (e.g., running and securing our site, improving content, handling enquiries),
balanced against your rights.
- Legal obligation (where we must comply with law).
Sharing and third parties
We may share personal data with trusted providers only as needed to operate this author website, such as:
- website hosting/content delivery,
- email/newsletter providers,
- analytics providers,
- bonus-content delivery services (e.g., BookFunnel),
- professional advisers,
- authorities where legally required.
We do not sell your personal data.
Bonus content
If you request bonus content, we may collect your email address to deliver files and help with support. If delivery is
handled by a third-party service (such as BookFunnel), they may process data to provide delivery and support under their
own privacy policy.
International transfers
Some service providers may be located outside the UK/EEA (for example, in the United States). Where personal data is
transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards required by data protection law.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described, for example:
- mailing list data until you unsubscribe (and we may keep a suppression record),
- contact messages as long as needed for support and reasonable records,
- analytics logs for a limited period depending on provider settings.
Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your data.
You can also object to some processing and withdraw consent at any time (where we rely on consent), including by using an
unsubscribe link in emails.
To make a request, contact us at [email protected].
Cookies
We may use cookies (or similar technologies) to operate the site, remember preferences, and understand how the site is
used. You can control cookies via your browser settings and (where available) our cookie preferences.
Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, please
contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
Your California Privacy Rights (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.83)
California’s “Shine the Light” law allows California residents to request certain information about sharing of personal
information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
Our policy: We do not share personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
California residents may make a request once per calendar year by emailing
[email protected] with the subject line “California Privacy Rights”.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and update the effective date
above.