Privacy Policy
Last updated: 13 November 2026
This website is operated by Robert Scott-Norton. I respect your privacy and only collect personal information that I need to run this website, respond to enquiries and keep readers informed about my books.
This policy explains what information I collect, how I use it and what choices you have.
1. Information I collect
I collect personal information in a few limited circumstances:
When you join the Reader’s Club
If you subscribe to my Reader’s Club, I collect your email address and, where provided, your first name. I also keep a record of your subscription and preferences.
My newsletter service may record whether emails are delivered, opened or links are clicked, where this tracking is enabled. This helps me understand how readers respond to my emails.
When you contact me
If you email me or send an enquiry through the website, I may retain your name, email address and the contents of your message so that I can respond.
When you visit the website
Some technical information may be processed automatically by my hosting provider, including IP addresses, browser information and basic website access information. This helps with the operation, maintenance and security of the website.
I do not ask visitors to create accounts or provide payment information through this website.
2. How I use your information
I use personal information only for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters, free stories, new book announcements and occasional author updates to people who have subscribed to the Reader’s Club.
- To respond to messages and enquiries.
- To operate, maintain and protect the website.
I use your information on the following legal bases:
- Consent: for sending Reader’s Club emails. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
- Legitimate interests: for responding to enquiries and maintaining the security and proper operation of the website.
3. Who processes your information?
I use a small number of external service providers to operate the website and newsletter:
MailerLite
I use MailerLite to manage the Reader’s Club mailing list and deliver emails. Your subscription information is processed through its email marketing service. MailerLite acts as a service provider processing subscriber information on my behalf.
You can read its Privacy Policy.
Namecheap
My website is hosted by Namecheap through its EasyWP WordPress hosting service. Namecheap provides the infrastructure needed to operate the website and may process technical information as part of hosting and security.
You can read Namecheap’s Privacy Policy.
I do not sell or rent your personal information to anyone.
4. How long I keep your information
I keep newsletter information for as long as you remain subscribed to the Reader’s Club.
If you unsubscribe, your information will be removed from the active mailing list. A limited record may be retained where necessary to respect your unsubscribe request and prevent unwanted emails.
Messages and enquiries are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond and deal with any follow-up.
Technical information is retained according to the relevant hosting provider’s retention arrangements.
5. Your privacy rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights concerning the personal information I hold about you.
Depending on the circumstances, these include the right to:
- Ask for a copy of your personal information.
- Ask me to correct inaccurate information.
- Request that your information is deleted.
- Ask me to restrict or stop certain uses of your information.
- Withdraw your consent to receive newsletters.
- Object to processing where applicable.
- Request a portable copy of information where the relevant legal conditions apply.
To stop receiving Reader’s Club emails, simply use the unsubscribe link included in each email.
For other privacy requests, please contact me using the contact details below.
6. Cookies and other websites
This website uses WordPress and third-party hosting services. These may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality and security.
Some links on this website take you to external websites, including book retailers. Those websites have their own privacy and cookie policies, which I encourage you to read. I am not responsible for how external websites handle your information.
Further information about cookies used on this website is provided in the separate Cookie Policy.
7. Keeping your information secure
I take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Changes to this policy
I may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the website or the way I use personal information. The latest version will always be published on this page, together with its revision date.
9. Contact and complaints
If you have a question about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact me:
Robert Scott-Norton
Email: robert@robertscottnorton.net
You also have the right to raise a concern with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):