Privacy Policy

   

D. S. R. Mead — Author Website

www.dsrmead.com

Last updated: 4 November 2026


1. Introduction


This website is operated by D. S. R. Mead, author of the Wizards Without Magic series, published under the independent imprint Medsey Manor Press.

We respect the privacy of visitors to this website and are committed to protecting any personal information provided to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored and protected in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.


2. Information We Collect


We may collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us through the website or by email.
  • Request information about books or forthcoming publications.
  • Subscribe to author news or publication updates, where that facility is offered.
  • Interact with website features that collect technical or usage information.

This information may include your name, email address, any information you voluntarily provide in correspondence, and technical information such as your IP address, browser type and website usage data.


3. How We Use Your Information


Personal information is used only for appropriate purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries and correspondence.
  • Providing information that visitors have requested.
  • Sending book news and publication announcements where visitors have agreed to receive them.
  • Maintaining the security and proper operation of the website.
  • Understanding website performance where analytics are enabled and  permitted.

Our lawful bases for processing personal information may include consent, legitimate interests, taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, and compliance with legal obligations.

Our legitimate interests include responding to genuine enquiries and maintaining a secure and effective author website.


4. Email Communications


If you subscribe to receive information about forthcoming books, events or other author news, your email address will be used for that purpose.

You may withdraw your consent or unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in any promotional email or by contacting books@dsrmead.com.

We do not sell or rent mailing lists or personal contact information to third parties.


5. Cookies and Website Analytics


This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support its operation, remember visitor preferences and, where enabled, understand website usage.

Some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. Optional analytics or marketing cookies will be used only where permitted by applicable law and, where required, with your consent.

Information about the cookies in use and available choices will be provided through the website's cookie settings or consent facility.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.


6. Sharing of Information


We may use reputable third-party service providers to operate the website, manage email communications and provide associated technical services.

Our website is hosted using GoDaddy's website services.

Personal information may be processed by these providers where necessary to deliver the services concerned, subject to applicable data protection requirements.

We do not sell visitors' personal information.


7. Links to Other Websites


This website may contain links to external websites, including Amazon, social media platforms and other organisations.

When you follow such links, the privacy practices of the destination website will apply.

Purchases made through Amazon are processed by Amazon in accordance with its own privacy and customer information policies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites.


8. Storage and Security


We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including any applicable legal or record-keeping requirements.

Mailing-list information is retained while a person remains subscribed, subject to any limited records needed to respect an unsubscribe request.

Where service providers process personal information outside the United Kingdom, applicable data protection requirements and appropriate international transfer arrangements will be observed.


9. Your Rights


Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information held about you.
  • Request the correction of inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your information in appropriate circumstances.
  • Object to certain uses of your information.
  • Request restrictions on processing.
  • Request data portability where applicable.
  • Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the email address below.

You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent data protection regulator.


Further information is available at www.ico.org.uk.


10. Contact


For enquiries about this Privacy Policy or the handling of personal information, please contact:


D. S. R. Mead
Medsey Manor Press
Email: books@dsrmead.com
Website: www.dsrmead.com


11. Changes to This Policy


This Privacy Policy may be reviewed and updated to reflect changes in the website, its services or applicable legal requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page, together with the date of the most recent revision.