Welcome to EC Darcy at ecdarcy.com.
Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information is collected through this website, how it is used, and what rights you may have in relation to it.
1. Who we are
This website is operated for EC Darcy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact:
Email: hello@ecdarcy.com
2. What information we collect
Depending on how you use the website, we may collect the following information:
Information you provide directly
You may provide personal information when you:
- fill in the contact form
- sign up to the newsletter
- submit a review or message
- contact us by email
This may include:
- your name
- your email address
- the contents of your message
- any other information you choose to provide
Information collected automatically
Some technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site, such as:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- pages visited
- referral source
- usage data and analytics
This information is generally used to help improve the website and understand how it is being used.
3. How we use your information
We may use your personal information to:
- respond to your messages or enquiries
- send newsletter emails or updates you have signed up for
- manage reader communications
- review and moderate submissions
- improve the website and its content
- maintain the security and performance of the website
- comply with legal obligations
We will only use your information where we have a valid legal basis to do so.
4. Legal bases for processing
Depending on the circumstances, we may process your information on the basis of:
- Consent, for example where you sign up to receive newsletter emails
- Legitimate interests, for example where we need to respond to enquiries, improve the site, or manage reader communications in a reasonable and proportionate way
- Legal obligation, where we are required to keep or disclose certain information by law
5. Newsletter and email updates
If you sign up to receive updates, your name and email address may be stored so that we can send you newsletters, book news, excerpts, updates, and other occasional emails related to EC Darcy.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in an email, if available, or by contacting us at hello@ecdarcy.com.
6. Contact forms and messages
If you contact us through the website, your message and contact details may be stored so that we can respond to you and keep a record of correspondence where appropriate.
7. Reviews and submissions
If you submit a review, message, or other content to the website, we may store the information you provide for moderation, review, and possible publication, depending on the nature of the submission.
We reserve the right not to publish submitted material.
8. Cookies and similar technologies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand usage, and support analytics.
Cookies are small files placed on your device. Some are necessary for the website to function properly, while others help us understand how visitors use the site.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.
If a separate cookie banner or cookie policy is added to this website, that should also be read alongside this Privacy Policy.
9. Third-party services
This website may use trusted third-party services to operate effectively. These may include services for:
- website hosting
- analytics
- form handling
- email delivery
- newsletter management
- database or storage services
These providers may process data on our behalf in order to help run the website.
The website may also include links to third-party platforms such as social media sites, booksellers, or newsletter providers. If you follow those links, their own privacy policies will apply.
10. Data storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information and keep it secure.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. How long we keep your information
We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including:
- responding to enquiries
- maintaining mailing lists
- keeping appropriate records
- meeting legal, accounting, or security requirements
When information is no longer needed, we aim to delete or securely remove it.
12. Your rights
Depending on your location and the laws that apply, you may have rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:
- request access to the personal data we hold about you
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your data
- object to certain types of processing
- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- request restriction of processing
- lodge a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
13. Children’s privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date shown at the top.
15. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: