Privacy Policy
Last updated: 12/08/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how I (Damiano Polcaro) collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website or sign up to my mailing list.
By using this site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who I Am
I’m an independent author based in the UK. You can contact me about this Privacy Policy at:
Email: damopolcaro@yahoo.co.uk
2. What Information I Collect
I may collect the following personal information when you:
- Sign up to my mailing list: Name and Email address
- Contact me via the website: Name, Email address, and any information you choose to include in your message
- Visit the website: basic analytics data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected via cookies or tracking tools
3. How I Use Your Information
I use your personal information to:
- Send you email updates, news, promotions, or information about my books
- Respond to messages or enquiries you send via the website
- Improve the website and understand visitor behaviour (via analytics)
I will never sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Mailing List
If you sign up to my mailing list, your name and email address will be stored securely by my email marketing provider (e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp, or similar).
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email I send.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, I process your personal data on the following bases:
- Consent – when you sign up to my mailing list
- Legitimate interests – when responding to enquiries or analysing website performance
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request corrections to your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent for receiving emails at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at [Insert your author email].
7. Data Storage & Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Data is stored securely and only accessible by me or trusted service providers.
8. Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar tracking tools to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.