Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 24, 2025
Website: www.james-cullinane.com
Owner: James Cullinane

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I (James Cullinane) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with www.james-cullinane.com (the “Website”).
I am committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting your personal data in compliance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

When you use the contact form, subscribe to updates, or send me an email, I may collect:

Your name
Email address
Any other information you voluntarily provide in your message

    b. Automatically Collected Information

    When you visit the Website, some information may be automatically collected through cookies or analytics tools, including:

    IP address
    Browser type and version
    Device type and operating system
    Pages visited and time spent on the site

    This data helps me understand how visitors use the site so I can improve it.

    3. How I Use Your Information

    I may use your information to:

    Respond to your messages or inquiries
    Provide updates, newsletters, or information you request
    Improve the Website and monitor performance
    Comply with legal obligations

    I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

      4. Cookies and Analytics

      This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse visitor traffic.

      You can control cookies through your browser settings and refuse non-essential cookies if you wish.
      If you use analytics (such as Google Analytics or WordPress Stats), they may process anonymised usage data according to their own privacy policies.

      5. Data Retention

      I keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described above or as required by law.
      If you contact me, I may retain your email for up to 12 months unless you request deletion sooner.

      6. Your Data Protection Rights

      You have the following rights under data protection law:

      The right to access a copy of your data
      The right to correct inaccurate information
      The right to request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
      The right to object to or restrict processing
      The right to data portability

      To exercise any of these rights, please contact me directly (see Section 9).

        7. Security

        I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
        However, please note that no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

        This Website may contain links to external sites (for example, book retailers or social media platforms).
        I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

        9. Contact Information

        If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact me:

        James Cullinane
        📧 Email: author@james-cullinane.com
        🌐 Website: www.james-cullinane.com

        10. Changes to This Policy

        This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.
        Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date” above.