Privacy and Cookies

Website Privacy Statement

Thank you for visiting my website. This document explains how information you give me is handled on this site.

For visitors from the EU, the following explains how I comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information I hold:

Names and email addresses of people who have signed up to my newsletter. The newsletter is ‘double opt in’. You fill in your name (to allow me to personalize the newsletter) and email address. Sign up requires a further confirmation from your inbox. This means I cannot add someone without their consent. The newsletter enables me to inform you of new book releases, book signings and events and any other information I feel may be of interest.

Names and email addresses of people who have emailed me directly via or by using the contact form on my website. I use this information to respond to the specific query only, and the data is not stored. I regularly delete emails to make room on my computer.

Names, email address, and postal address of people who are claiming a prize from a giveaway I have run on one of my social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). I use this information for the purpose of sending goods to the winner. The email is then deleted.

The only people who have access to the data apart from myself are my trusted web team. This is necessary because 1) they distribute the newsletter for me 2) they troubleshoot issues with my website to keep it running smoothly. None of the information I hold is shared with anyone else.

If you subscribe to my newsletter you can unsubscribe at any time and your data will be erased. This is clearly stated on the newsletter sign up page of my website. Also, there is a link to unsubscribe at the top and bottom of every newsletter and once a year (beginning April 2018) I will include a reminder that subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, in the body of the newsletter.

Children – I ask that people tick a box to confirm they are over 16 years of age

Where is my information stored?

My email, and the newsletter database, are stored on a password protected site which I access from a password protected computer.

My mailing can be accessed by members of my web team. This website is hosted by a US based company and protected with a password.

Cookies and tracking technology

This website uses cookies and tracking technology to help give you the best browsing experience, and also to give me information on how the site is used (for example which pages are most visited) and what I could do to improve it. Cookies and tracking technology do not collect any personal information about you, and the data collected is not shared or used outside this site, however if you previously provided personally identifiable information by using the contact form, cookies may be tied to such information.

To find out more about cookies and how to manage and delete them visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

If you would like specific information on which cookies are used on this site, please contact me (details below).

Google Analytics

I use Google analytics to show me how my website is used (number of visitors, which countries they are from, which pages are visited etc). This information does not identify you personally. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics click here.

Third party sites

For your convenience I provide links to my social media accounts directly from this website, and also some purchase links for books which take you direct to retail sites. Following those links will take you away from my website. These sites will have their own privacy policy and I do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. You should exercise caution before sharing information and read the privacy statement relating to the website in question.

Social Media

I am active on Social media, including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and enjoy talking to readers there. If you choose to post there, be aware that my pages are public and can be seen by anyone. I advise against posting personal information (for example if you post a photograph of a book I’ve sent you, I suggest you hide the address label).

Amazon Affiliate Disclaimer

I am part of the Amazon Affiliate Programme (US and UK), an affiliate advertising programme which means a small fee is earned by linking to Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. If you prefer not to use those links you can access Amazon direct.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, or would like a more detailed account of how I am complying with the EU GDPR regulations or which cookies we use on this site, please email me at . If you prefer to use written communication, you can write to me via my publishers:

Sarah Morgan
c/o Harlequin
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
The News Building
1 London Bridge Street
London
SE1 9GF
UK