Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 13 January 2025
Introduction
I, Frances Heap, am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you sign up for my newsletter or access any of my content.
By subscribing to my newsletter or downloading content through our website or third-party services like BookFunnel and StoryOrigin, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
I collect the following types of personal information when you subscribe to my newsletter or interact with my content:
- Email address
- First name
I collect this information to provide you with the best experience and keep you informed about my latest books, news, and offers.
2. How We Use Your Information
I use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To send you newsletters and updates about our books and events.
- To provide you with your free content (e.g., eBooks, downloads) through third-party services like BookFunnel and StoryOrigin.
- To improve our communication and services to you.
3. Consent
By providing your email address and subscribing to my newsletter, you consent to receiving communications from us. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any of my emails or by contacting me directly at fran@franheapwriter.com.
4. How We Protect Your Data
I use secure methods to store and process your data. We also work with trusted third-party service providers (like MailerLite, StoryOrigin and BookFunnel) to ensure that your data is protected.
5. Third-Party Services
I use third-party services, such as MailerLite for email marketing and BookFunnel and StoryOrigin for content delivery. These providers may collect personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies. I encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your data is handled:
6. Data Retention
I will retain your personal data for as long as you are subscribed to my newsletter or until you request to be removed from my mailing list. If you unsubscribe, I will retain minimal data for the purpose of fulfilling any prior obligations but will not send you further emails.
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you.
- Request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
- Object to or restrict how I process your data.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at fran@franheapwriter.com.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and I will update the effective date at the top of the page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my data practices, please contact me at:
fran@franheapwriter.com
Frances Heap
