PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Michael Dylan [replace with your registered business name/entity if you have one for the writing business, e.g. "trading as Michael Dylan"], the owner and provider of this Website. We take the privacy of your information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Definitions and interpretation
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data Collectively all information that you submit to us via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws.
Cookies A small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the section below (Cookies).
Data Protection Laws Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR (where applicable to visitors in the EU), and any national implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation.
GDPR The UK General Data Protection Regulation, and, where applicable to Users located in the European Union, the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
Michael Dylan, we or us Michael Dylan [add "trading as [Business Name]" or a registered entity name here if applicable].
UK and EU Cookie Law The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003, as amended, including the 2011 and 2018 amendments.
User or you Any third party that accesses the Website.
Website The website that you are currently using, michaeldylanwrites.com, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.
Unless the context requires a different interpretation: the singular includes the plural and vice versa; references to sections are to sections of this privacy policy; "including" means "including without limitation"; and headings do not form part of this privacy policy.
Scope of this privacy policy
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Michael Dylan and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website, including any links we may provide to social media or retailer websites.
For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Michael Dylan is the "data controller." This means we determine the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Data we collect
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
name;
email address (where you sign up to our newsletter or mailing list);
IP address (automatically collected);
web browser type and version (automatically collected);
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
How we collect Data
We collect Data in the following ways:
Data is given to us by you (for example, when you sign up to our newsletter, or contact us directly); and
Data is collected automatically.
Data given to us by you
We will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
when you contact us through the Website, by e-mail or through any other means;
when you sign up to receive our newsletter or updates about new releases;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data collected automatically
To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website, including your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website, and the way you use and interact with its content;
we collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. See the "Cookies" section below for more detail.
Our use of Data and legal basis for processing
We use your Data for the following purposes, on the following legal bases under GDPR:
To send you our newsletter and updates about new releases — this is done on the basis of your consent, which you give when you sign up. You can withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us (see "Your rights" below).
To operate, maintain, and improve the Website (e.g. analytics on how the site is used) — this is done on the basis of our legitimate interests, namely understanding and improving the Website's content and navigation. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object (see "Your rights" below).
To respond to enquiries you send us directly — this is done on the basis of our legitimate interests in responding to correspondence sent to us, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a communication with you.
International transfers of Data
[If you use a third-party newsletter or mailing list provider (e.g. Mailchimp, ConvertKit, Substack) hosted outside the UK/EU, add a note here — for example:]
Where we use third-party service providers (such as our email newsletter platform, [name provider]) to process your Data, and those providers are located outside the UK or EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your Data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Who we share Data with
We may share your Data with the following groups of people, for the following reasons:
our employees, agents and/or professional advisors, to obtain advice from professional advisers;
third-party service providers who help us operate the Website or send our newsletter (for example, our email marketing platform), strictly to the extent needed to provide that service;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Keeping Data secure
We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
access to any account is controlled by a password and username unique to you;
we store your Data on secure servers.
Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse, loss, or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us at: michael@michaeldylanwrites.com.
Data retention
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, or until you request that the Data be deleted (for example, by unsubscribing from our newsletter).
Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes.
Your rights
You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
Right to access — the right to request copies of the information we hold about you, or that we modify, update, or delete it. We will not charge for this unless your request is manifestly unfounded or excessive.
Right to correct — the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erase — the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
Right to restrict our use of your Data — the right to limit the way in which we use your Data.
Right to data portability — the right to request that we move, copy, or transfer your Data.
Right to object — the right to object to our use of your Data, including where we rely on legitimate interests, and the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent (such as newsletter sign-up).
To make enquiries, exercise any of these rights, or withdraw consent, please contact us at: michael@michaeldylanwrites.com.
If you are in the UK and are not satisfied with how we handle a complaint about your Data, you may refer your complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/. If you are located elsewhere in the EU, you may also have the right to complain to your local supervisory authority.
It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your Data changes.
UK representative
[Optional section — review with a lawyer if you're unsure whether this applies to you. A brief explanation: under Article 27 UK GDPR, a controller based outside the UK offering services to UK individuals may need to appoint a UK representative, unless the processing is occasional, low-risk, and doesn't involve special category data at scale — which a personal author newsletter is likely to qualify for. If you decide you don't need one, you can remove this section; if you do want one, add their contact details here.]
Links to other websites
This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites (including retailer and social media sites). We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for their content. This privacy policy does not extend to your use of such websites.
Cookies
This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. We use Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website, and all Cookies used are in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
Before the Website places non-essential Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message requesting your consent. You may deny consent, though some features of the Website may not function as intended.
Cookie Type: Strictly necessary cookies Purpose: cookies required for the basic operation of the Website.
[Confirm whether you actually have a separate Cookies Policy page listing specific cookies used. If yes, link it here; if not, either remove this line or build that page.]
You can choose to enable, disable, or delete Cookies at any time via your browser settings. For more information on cookies generally, see aboutcookies.org.
General
You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision will be deemed deleted to the extent required, without affecting the remaining provisions.
[Governing law — worth deciding deliberately rather than defaulting to the template. Since you're based in BC, Canada, but most readers are in the UK, you may want this governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada, while still honouring UK GDPR rights for UK-based users; alternatively you may prefer England & Wales law for consistency with your UK audience. Recommend confirming with a lawyer.]
Changes to this privacy policy
We reserve the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time, or as may be required by law. Any changes will be posted on the Website, and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the Website following any alterations.
You may contact us by email at michael@michaeldylanwrites.com.
Last updated: July 22, 2026