Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11 November 2025

Welcome to KendallBrooks.com (“we,” “our,” “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU GDPR, and other applicable privacy laws.

By using this website, you agree to this policy.

1. Who We Are

Website Owner: Kendall Brooks
Website: https://www.KendallBrooks.com
Email: ✏️ kendallbrooks@gmail.com
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom

We act as the data controller for personal information collected through this site.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Your name and email address (when you subscribe to a newsletter, complete a contact form, or comment on a post)
Any messages or optional details you include

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address, browser type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring website
General geographic location (country/region only)

This helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.

3. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK and EU GDPR, we must identify a lawful basis for collecting and using your data. We rely on the following:

Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us voluntarily.
Legitimate interest: To improve our website, ensure security, and understand audience engagement.
Legal obligation: If required by law or government authorities.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or clicking “unsubscribe” in any email.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Send newsletters, updates, or book announcements (if you’ve opted in)
Respond to contact form submissions or inquiries
Improve website content and usability
Ensure website security and prevent spam

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Essential cookies: Necessary for site function.
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., via ✏️ Google Analytics, Plausible, or another tool).

When you first visit our site, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can adjust your cookie settings anytime in your browser.

6. Email Marketing and Service Providers

We use third-party providers to manage newsletters and contact forms, such as:
✏️ MailerLite / ConvertKit / Mailchimp / etc.

These providers securely store your data and comply with GDPR and international privacy standards. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary to:

Provide requested services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes

If you unsubscribe from our emails, your contact information will be deleted from our mailing list.

8. Data Storage and Transfers

As this website may use third-party providers based outside the UK/EU (e.g., U.S.-based email services), we ensure that appropriate data protection safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

9. Your Data Rights

If you live in the UK, EU, or EEA, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for data processing or marketing communications
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at ✉️ kendallbrooks@gmail.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local data protection authority.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our site and content are not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect or store children’s personal information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites (such as book retailers, social media, or newsletter sign-up services).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Please review their individual privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect legal, technical, or business changes.
Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
📧 kendallbrooks@gmail.com
🌐 https://www.KendallBrooks.com