This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace collects personal information when you visit this website, including:
· Information about your browser, network and device
· Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website
· Web pages you view while on this website
· Your IP address
Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. You can read more about how Squarespace uses your data (site usage information of end users) for its own purposes in their Privacy Policy
A J Clack (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard personal information in connection with our platform showcasing books, author insights, news and events. By using our website or services you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly
Account information: name, email address, username, password, profile photo and any biographical details you choose to provide when you register or edit your profile.
Content contributions: reviews, comments, blog posts, author submissions, messages and any other information you post or submit.
Communications: enquiries, feedback, survey responses and correspondence with our team.
Payment information: when you purchase products or services, we collect billing name, address and payment method details. Payment card details are processed by third-party payment processors and are not stored by us except where required and permitted by law.
Information we collect automatically
Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, searches and other interactions with the site.
Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution, language preferences and referral source.
Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies, web beacons and local storage to remember preferences, provide personalisation, analyse traffic and improve our services.
Information from third parties
Social networks: if you link or authenticate with a social network, we may receive certain information from that network (e.g. profile name, email address, friend list) according to your account settings and their policies.
Service providers: we may receive information from analytics providers, advertising partners, and other third parties that assist us in operating the platform.
How we use your information.
We use personal information for the following purposes:
To provide, maintain and improve our services, features and content.
To create, manage and secure user accounts and verify identity.
To process payments, fulfil orders and manage subscriptions.
To respond to enquiries, provide customer support and communicate important notices.
To personalise content and recommendations, and to tailor marketing communications where you have consented to receive them.
To monitor, analyse and report on usage, performance, trends and security.
To detect, prevent and address fraud, misuse, breaches and illegal activity.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
Legal bases for processing (where applicable).
Where required by applicable law, we rely on one or more lawful bases to process personal data, including:
Performance of a contract (e.g. to provide services you requested).
Consent (e.g. for marketing emails and certain cookies).
Legitimate interests (e.g. improving services, preventing fraud), balanced against your rights.
Legal obligations (e.g. accounting, regulatory requirements).
Sharing and disclosure of information.
We may share personal information with:
Service providers and contractors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, customer support).
Business partners and third parties with whom we jointly offer services or run promotions, subject to your consent where required.
Law enforcement, regulators or other authorities when required by law or to protect rights, safety or property.
Third parties in connection with a business reorganisation, merger, sale, acquisition or insolvency, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.
Publicly when you post or publish content on the platform; such content may be visible to other users and indexed by search engines.
Cookies and tracking technologies.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, remember preferences and gather analytics. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool where provided. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
International transfers Your information may be processed and stored in the United Kingdom or in other countries where our service providers operate. We will take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses or other mechanisms permitted under applicable law.
Data security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration. No system can be completely secure; if we become aware of a personal data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the appropriate regulator where required by law.
Data retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and legal or business requirements.
Your rights Depending on where you live, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, which may include:
The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
Use of website by minors
All subscribers must be over 18 or have permission from a parent or guardian.
Copyright and consent
All images, videos and assets on this website are the intellectual property of A.J. Clack and should not be copied, shared or duplicated in any way without the authors consent.