Privacy Policy

This website is operated by Ted Tayler. Your privacy is important and any personal information you provide is handled responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights in relation to that information.

 

Who I Am

This website is owned and managed by Ted Tayler.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact me at:

Email: tedtayler@hotmail.com

 

What Information Is Collected

This website may collect limited personal information when you:

  • Join the Phoenix Club or mailing list

  • Use a contact form

  • Email directly

  • Interact with embedded forms

The information collected may include:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any message you choose to send

This website does not collect sensitive personal data.

 

How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used only for the purpose it was provided, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Sending newsletters or updates you have subscribed to

  • Sharing information about new books, releases, or news

Your details are never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Email Mailing List (Mailchimp)

This website uses Mailchimp to manage email subscriptions.

When you sign up to the Phoenix Club or mailing list:

  • Your name and email address are stored securely by Mailchimp

  • You will only receive emails you have chosen to receive

  • You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email

Mailchimp’s own privacy policy applies in addition to this policy.

 

Contact Forms

This website uses contact forms to allow visitors to get in touch.

When you submit a form, the information you provide is sent by email and may be stored for the purpose of responding to your enquiry. It is not used for marketing unless you have explicitly requested to join the mailing list.

 

Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They may be used to:

  • Enable basic site functionality

  • Remember user preferences

  • Collect anonymous analytics data

This website uses a cookie consent system to allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies when you visit the site.

You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

 

Analytics

This website uses analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site.

The data collected is anonymous and may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • General location (country or region)

  • Device type

This information is used only to improve the website and content.

Google Analytics is used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is collected.


Website Security

This website uses security tools to protect against malicious activity.

These tools may log IP addresses and access attempts in order to protect the site. This information is used for security purposes only.

 

Caching and Performance

This website uses caching and performance tools to improve page load speed and reliability. This may involve temporary storage of site data.

 

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including retailers, social platforms, and third-party services.

I am not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. You should review their policies before providing personal information.

 

How Your Data Is Stored

Reasonable steps are taken to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Your data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

 

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask for incorrect data to be corrected

  • Request that your data be deleted

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the email address above.

 

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements.


Last updated:
6 January 2026
Ted Tayler

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