PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated 19/8/2026

This privacy policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal data when you visit my website, purchase a book, or sign up to receive updates.

  1. Who I am

    I am Juanita Hughes, author of ‘After My Last Hurrah!’

    If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact me at: juanitahugheswrites@gmail.com

  2. What information I collect

    I may collect the following personal data: Name, Email Address, Postal address (for book orders), payment details (processed securely via third-party providers, website usage data (eg via cookies and analytics tools).

  3. How I use your data

    I use your personal data to: process and deliver book orders, communicate with you about your order, send email newsletter updates (if you have opted in), improve my website and services.

  4. Lawful basis for processing

    Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

    Contract - to process and deliver your book order

    Legal obligation - to keep records for tax and accounting purposes

    Consent - for email newsletters and marketing (you can withdraw at any time)

    Legitimate interests - to understand how visitors use my website and improve it.

  5. Sharing your data

    I may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary , such as:

    Website platform: Squarespace

    Payment Providers: Sumup or Squarespace

    These providers only process your data to deliver their services.

  6. How long I keep your data

    I keep personal data only as long as necessary: Order records: typically up to 6 years (for tax/legal reasons), Email subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.

  7. Your rights

    You have the rights under UK data protection law, including: Access your data, correct inaccurate data, request deletion, object to processing, withdraw consent (for marketing).

    You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how your data is handled.

  8. Cookies

    This website uses cookies to: Ensure the site works properly, Understand how visitors use the site.

    You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

  9. How your data is stored

    Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms. Some providers may store data outside the UK , but only where appropriate safeguards are in place.

  10. Changes to this policy

    I may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.