Privacy Policy

Welcome to garethwade.com ("the Website"). Your privacy is important to me, and I am committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share.

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit the Website, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

Who I Am

This Website is owned and operated by G. J. Wade, author of The Willoughby Papers historical mystery series.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact me through the Contact page on this Website.

Information I Collect

Depending on how you use the Website, I may collect:

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

Your name

Your email address

Any information you include when contacting me through the Website

I only collect information that you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, this Website may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Pages visited

Date and time of your visit

General geographic location (country or region)

This information is used to help understand how visitors use the Website and to improve its performance.

Cookies

This Website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and collect anonymous usage statistics.

Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Analytics

This Website may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.

Analytics services collect anonymous information such as page views, visit duration, and referring websites. They do not identify you personally.

Newsletter

If you choose to subscribe to my newsletter, I will collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending occasional updates about:

New book releases

Blog posts

Lectures and events

Historical articles

Other news related to my writing

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter.

I will never sell or rent your email address.

Contact Forms

If you contact me through the Website, I will use the information you provide only to respond to your enquiry.

I do not use your personal information for unsolicited marketing.

Third-Party Links

The Website contains links to third-party websites, including online retailers, social media platforms, museums, and other historical resources.

These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Book Retailers

Links on this Website may direct you to online retailers such as Amazon where my books are available.

Purchases made through third-party retailers are governed by those retailers' own privacy policies and terms of service.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect the information submitted through this Website.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing electronic data can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information

Request correction of inaccurate information

Request deletion of your personal information

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Object to certain types of data processing

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me through the Website.

Children's Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or Website functionality.

Any updates will be posted on this page together with the revised effective date.

Website Hosting

This Website is hosted by GoDaddy. As part of providing website hosting services, GoDaddy may process certain technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, and server logs, to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of the Website.

For more information about how GoDaddy handles personal information, please refer to GoDaddy's own Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

Personal information submitted through the Website will only be retained for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries, provide requested services, comply with legal obligations, or maintain appropriate business records.

International Visitors

This Website may be accessed from countries around the world. By using the Website, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where the Website's service providers operate.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR and EU GDPR)

Where applicable, personal information is processed on the basis of your consent (for example, when subscribing to a newsletter), to respond to your enquiries, or where there is a legitimate interest in operating and improving this Website.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please use the Contact page on garethwade.com.

Thank you for visiting the Website and for your interest in my books and historical research.