Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19 March 2025

At Hugo West, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit www.hugowest.co.uk.

1. Who We Are

Website Owner: Hugo West
Website: www.hugowest.co.uk
Contact Email: hetb1904@gmail.com

This website is dedicated to promoting my books, engaging with readers, and providing updates on my work.

2. What Data We Collect

When you visit or interact with this website, we may collect the following personal data:

Contact Information – Your name and email (if you sign up for the newsletter, fill out a contact form, or enter a giveaway).
Website Usage Data – Your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected via cookies and analytics).
Transaction Data – If you purchase a book or service, we may collect order details and payment information (handled securely by third-party providers).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

To send newsletters, promotions, and book updates (only if you have subscribed).
To respond to your enquiries via the contact form or email.
To analyse website traffic and improve user experience.
To process book purchases securely if applicable.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

Consent – When you voluntarily provide your details (e.g., subscribing to emails).
Legitimate Interests – To improve the website and analyse reader engagement.
Contractual Necessity – When fulfilling book orders.

You can withdraw consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or contacting us.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

Data is stored securely with limited access.
Email communications are handled through reputable third-party services.
Payment processing is done through encrypted, secure providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or trade your personal information. However, we may share data with:

Third-Party Service Providers – Such as email marketing platforms, website analytics tools, or payment processors.
Legal Authorities – If required by law or necessary to protect our rights.

Any third parties we use are GDPR-compliant.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and gather analytics. These include:

Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
Analytics Cookies – (e.g., Google Analytics) to track visitor behaviour.

You can manage your cookie settings in your browser at any time.

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing emails.

To exercise your rights, email us at hetb1904@gmail.com.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Amazon, social media platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised Last Updated date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email: hetb1904@gmail.com