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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 October 2025

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This Privacy Policy explains how PD Simpson Books collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, subscribe to newsletters, participate in competitions, or engage with our marketing communications.

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We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with global data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and other international privacy standards.

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1. Who we are

This website is operated by PD Simpson Books, the official platform for the works of author P.D. Simpson, including the Rebecca Tempest and Retail Property Strategies series.

If you have any questions or concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: paul@pdsimpsonbooks.com

2. What personal data we collect

We may collect and store the following types of information when you interact with our website:

  • Contact details such as your name and email address (for newsletters, competition entries, or inquiries).

  • Marketing preferences and communication opt-ins.

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device, and pages visited (via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Optional information you choose to provide, such as feedback or survey responses.

We collect this information only when there is a lawful basis for doing so.

3. How we use your information

We use your personal data to:

  • Send newsletters, marketing updates, and information about new releases, events, and promotions (with your consent).

  • Notify you if you win a competition or prize draw.

  • Respond to your messages or requests.

  • Analyse website performance and improve user experience.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

You can unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

4. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or marketing communications.

  • Legitimate interests – to operate, improve, and promote our website and services.

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfil obligations when you enter a competition or request information.

  • Legal compliance – to meet legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Data storage and security

Your data is securely stored on password-protected systems and reputable third-party platforms (such as web hosting and email marketing services).

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or misuse.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6. Sharing your information

We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist in operating the website, sending newsletters, or analysing site usage. These providers act on our behalf and comply with data protection laws.

If required by law, we may also disclose your information to public authorities or regulators.

If you are located outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to service providers in other regions that maintain equivalent data protection safeguards.

7. International data transfers

When personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate protections are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

  • UK International Data Transfer Agreements.

  • Adequacy decisions recognising that the destination country provides an equivalent level of protection.

8. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see section 10).

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under GDPR and other privacy laws:

  • Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction – request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion – ask us to delete your personal information.

  • Restriction – request limits on how we use your data.

  • Portability – obtain a copy of your data in a commonly used format.

  • Objection – object to certain types of processing.

  • Withdraw consent – withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact paul@pdsimpsonbooks.com.

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may also contact your local data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10. Cookies and analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve performance and user experience. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

11. Children’s privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.

12. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or website operations. The latest version will always be available on this page, with an updated date shown above.

13. Contact us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about your data or this policy, please contact:

PD Simpson Books
Email: paul@pdsimpsonbooks.com

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