This Privacy and Cookies Policy applies between you, the user of this Website and BOOKiWROTE.co.uk (hereafter “we”, “us” or “our”), the owner and provider of this Website. We take the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy and Cookies Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website. Please read this Privacy and Cookies Policy carefully.

 

Definitions and interpretation

 

In this Privacy and Cookies Policy, the following definitions are used:
 

Data	collectively all information that you submit to bookiwrote.co.uk via the Website. This definition incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;
Cookies	a small text file placed on your computer by this Website when you visit certain parts of the Website and/or when you use certain features of the Website. Details of the cookies used by this Website are set out in the Cookies section of this Privacy and Cookies Policy;
Data Protection Laws	any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the Directive 96/46/EC (Data Protection Directive) or the GDPR, and any national implementing laws, regulations and secondary legislation, for as long as the GDPR is effective in the UK;
GDPR	the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679;
bookiwrote.co.uk, we or us
UK and EU Cookie Law	the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011;
User or you	any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by BOOKiWROTE and acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to BOOKiWROTEs and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
Website	the website that you are currently using, https://www.bookiwrote.co.uk/, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions.

 

 

In this Privacy and Cookies Policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:

1. the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
2. references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices of this Privacy and Cookies Policy;
3. a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
4. "including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
5. reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
6. the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

Scope of this Privacy and Cookies Policy

1. This Privacy and Cookies Policy applies only to the actions of bookiwrote.co.uk and Users with respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
2. For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, bookiwrote.co.uk is the "data controller". This means that bookiwrote.co.uk determines the purposes for which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.

 

Data collected

We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:

1. name;
2. email address;
3. author / narrator images;
4. details and images relating to your books with the sole purpose of advertising on your behalf;

Any peronal details collected are for use with the bookiwrote.co.uk system only and for general communications between us and you, in each case, in accordance with this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

 

How we collect Data

We collect Data in the following ways:

1. data is given to us by you; and
2. data is collected automatically.

 

Data that is given to us by you

gbookiwrote.co.uk will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:

1. when you contact us through the Website, e-mail or through any other means;

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

Data that is collected automatically

To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:

1. we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date, times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its content.
2. we will collect your Data automatically via cookies, in line with the cookie settings on your browser. For more information about cookies, and how we use them on the Website, see the Cookies section of this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

 

Our use of Data

1. Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:


• Communications between you and us;
• Advertising your books or audiobooks;



in each case, in accordance with this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

2. We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances. See the section headed "Your rights" in page 4 of this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

 

Who we share Data with

We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:

1. internal use necessary for processing or answering a query;
2. advertising your books on socila media, via email or via other channels;

in each case, in accordance with this Privacy and Cookies Policy.

 

Keeping Data secure

1. We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:


• we store your Data on secure servers.
• we have up-to-date SSL certification.


2. Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by contacting us via this e-mail address: contactus@bookiwrote.co.uk.
3. If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.

 

Data retention

1. Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy and Cookies Policy or until you request that the Data be deleted.
2. Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory purposes.

 

Your rights

1. You have the following rights in relation to your Data:


• Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or (ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
• Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
• Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way in which we can use it.
• Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
• Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our legitimate interests.


2. To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail address: contactus@bookiwrote.co.uk.
3. If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the Information Commissioner\'s Office (ICO). The ICO\'s contact details can be found on their website at https://ico.org.uk/.

 

Links to other websites

This Website provides links to other websites. We have no control over such websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This Privacy and Cookies Policy does not extend to your use of such websites. You are advised to read the Privacy and Cookies Policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.

 

Changes of business ownership and control

1. BOOKiWROTE may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of bookiwrote.co.uk. Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Privacy and Cookies Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
2. We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
3. In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.

 

Cookies

1. This Website may place and access certain Cookies on your computer. bookiwrote.co.uk uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website. bookiwrote.co.uk has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.
2. All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.
3. Before the Website places Cookies on your computer, you will be presented with a message bar requesting your consent to set those Cookies. By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies, you are enabling bookiwrote.co.uk to provide a better experience and service to you. You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.
4. This Website may place the following Cookies:



Type of Cookie	Purpose
Strictly necessary cookies	These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart or make use of e-billing services.



5. You can find a list of Cookies that we use in the Cookies Schedule.
6. You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser. By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed. For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.
7. You can choose to delete Cookies at any time; however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.
8. It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.
9. For more information generally on cookies, including how to disable them, please refer to aboutcookies.org. You will also find details on how to delete cookies from your computer.

 

General

1. You may not transfer any of your rights under this Privacy and Cookies Policy to any other person. We may transfer our rights under this Privacy and Cookies Policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
2. If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this Privacy and Cookies Policy (or part of any provision) is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this Privacy and Cookies Policy will not be affected.
3. Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
4. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and Welsh courts.

 

Changes to this Privacy and Cookies Policy

BOOKiWROTE reserves the right to change this Privacy and Cookies Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Privacy and Cookies Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.

You may contact BOOKiWROTE by email at contactus@bookiwrote.co.uk.

 

 

Cookies Schedule

Below is a list of the cookies that we use. We have tried to ensure this is complete and up to date, but if you think that we have missed a cookie or there is any discrepancy, please let us know by contacting us at contactus@bookiwrote.co.uk.

Strictly necessary. We use the following strictly necessary cookies:

 

Description of Cookie	Purpose
Session Cookie	We use this session cookie to remember you and maintain your session whilst you are using our website.
XSRF Token	This is used to prevent cross site request forgery attacks.
Privacy Cookie Dismiss	We use this cookie to make the user experience less hindered by only showing the Cookie Compliance message once every 7 days, once dismissed by the user.