Question 1

Contact Information

Accepted Answer

Name: Paula Lofting
Email: sonsofthewolf1066@googlemail.com

Question 2

The Types of Personal Information I Collect

Accepted Answer

I currently collect and process your personal identifiers, contact details, and characteristics (such as your name and how to reach you). I gather this information directly from you for various reasons, including:

Subscribing to my newsletter
Requesting information about my books and publications
Participating in contests or promotional events

Question 3

How I Use Your Information

Accepted Answer

I use the information you provide to:

Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials you request
Respond to your inquiries
Notify you about contest results or deliver promotional rewards

Question 4

Who I Share Your Information With

Accepted Answer

Your information might be shared with:

Email service providers for sending newsletters and promotional emails
Third-party service providers to conduct contests and promotions

Question 5

Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

Accepted Answer

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), I process your information based on:
Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time by contacting me

Question 6

Data Retention and Deletion

Accepted Answer

I keep your personal identifiers and contact details for as long as you subscribe to my newsletter or until you ask me to remove your data. When you request removal, I will securely erase your digital records or shred physical records.

Question 7

Collection and Purpose of Your Personal Information

Accepted Answer

I collect most of the personal information directly from you to:

Subscribe to my newsletter
Provide information on my books and publications
Enable your participation in contests or promotional events

I share this information with relevant organisations to support these activities. Under UK GDPR, my lawful bases for processing your information include your consent, contractual obligations, legal obligations, vital interests, public tasks, and legitimate interests.

Question 8

Storage of Your Personal Information

Accepted Answer

I securely store your information on backed-up email servers.

Question 9

Your Data Protection Rights

Accepted Answer

Under data protection law, your rights include access to your information, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, objection to processing, and data portability. You can exercise these rights without charge and have one month to respond to your requests.

Contact me at sonsofthewolf1066@googlemail.com for requests or complaints.

Question 10

Complaints

Accepted Answer

If you have concerns about how I use your information, contact me at sonsofthewolf1066@googlemail.com. You can also complain to the ICO if you're unhappy with my data use.

ICO Contact Details

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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