Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3rd September 2024

1. Introduction

At Dean Jones (referred to as "we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our author website [www.deanjones.net] (the "Site"). Please take a moment to read this policy to understand how we handle your personal data.

By accessing and using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

• Personal Information: If you sign up for our newsletter, fill out the contact form, or leave a comment, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide.

• Communication Data: Any information that you send to us via our contact form or by email, including messages, inquiries, or requests related to our books and services.

• Technical Data: Information related to your use of the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, time zone, and operating system. We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to gather this data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To Communicate with You: If you provide your email address, we may use it to send you updates, newsletters, and information related to new book releases, author events, or other communications.

• To Respond to Inquiries: If you contact us with questions or requests, we will use your contact information to respond.

• To Improve the Site: We analyse technical data and usage patterns to improve the functionality and user experience of our Site.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., email service providers for newsletter distribution).

• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal data if required by law or to comply with a legal obligation.

5. Use of Cookies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You have the right to request correction of any inaccuracies in your data.

• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.

• Unsubscribe: If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, you can opt out by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact information].

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including book retailers or other external services. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated version on this page with a revised effective date. Please check back periodically to stay informed about any updates.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Dean Jones
Email: deanjonesbooks@gmail.com