Black Iron Books respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
1. Who we are
Black Iron Books
Independent publishing imprint
Website: www.blackironbooks.co.uk
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Black Iron Books is the data controller.
2. What information we collect
We may collect the following information:
a. Information you provide voluntarily
Name
Email address
Messages submitted via contact forms
Information you provide when signing up to a mailing list or newsletter
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit the website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website links
This data is collected using cookies and analytics tools.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries or messages
Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in
Improve website performance and content
Monitor website usage and trends
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. Mailing lists and marketing
If you sign up to a Black Iron Books mailing list:
You will only receive emails you have explicitly agreed to receive
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email or by contacting us
Your data will not be added to third-party marketing lists.
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies to:
Analyse traffic and usage
Improve user experience
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
Email marketing platforms
These services only process data on our behalf and are required to comply with data protection laws.
7. How we store and protect your data
Personal data is stored securely
Access is limited to authorised individuals only
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
8. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
9. Contact details
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact:
Black Iron Books
Email: info@blackironbooks.co.uk
10. Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.