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Cleland Smith

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Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 27/03/26
 

1. Introduction
 

Welcome to the official website of Cleland Smith. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.clelandsmith.com. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data is handled securely and transparently.
 

2. Information I Collect
 

I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to me. This typically includes:
 

  • Newsletter Subscription: Your name and email address when you sign up for my newsletter.

  • Correspondence: Any information you provide if you contact me directly via email.
     

3. How I Use Your Information
 

Your information is used strictly for the following purposes:
 

  • To send you my author newsletter, including book updates, news, and promotional offers.

  • To respond to your inquiries or comments.

  • The legal basis for this processing is your explicit consent, which you provide by signing up.
     

4. Third-Party Sharing
 

I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
 

  • Service Providers: I use Wix to deliver my newsletter. They are only permitted to use your information to send these emails on my behalf.
     

5. Data Retention & Security
 

I will keep your personal information only as long as you remain a subscriber to my newsletter. I implement standard security measures, such as SSL encryption, to protect your data from unauthorised access.
 

6. Your Rights
 

Under data protection laws (such as GDPR), you have the right to:
 

  • Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of my newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email.

  • Access & Correction: You can request to see what data I hold about you or ask for it to be corrected.

  • Deletion: You can request that I delete your personal data entirely ("Right to be Forgotten").
     

7. Cookies
 

This website may use basic cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function perfectly as a result.
 

8. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
angelaclelandsmith@gmail.com.

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