Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
Privacy Policy - the basics
Welcome to lmpirie.co.uk. Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.
Who I Am
This website is owned and operated by L. M. Pirie.
Website: https://lmpirie.co.uk
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me through the contact form on this website or via the email address provided on the Contact page.
What Information I Collect
Depending on how you use this website, I may collect:
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Your name
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Your email address (if you subscribe to my newsletter or contact me)
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Information you choose to include in your messages
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Basic website usage information collected through cookies or analytics (if enabled)
How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
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Respond to your enquiries.
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Send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed.
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Improve the website and understand how visitors use it.
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Comply with legal obligations where required.
I will never sell your personal information.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to my newsletter, your email address will only be used to send updates about my books, writing, news, and related content.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.
Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used for:
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Essential website functionality.
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Website analytics.
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Remembering your preferences.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
This website may use trusted third-party services, such as:
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Wix (website hosting)
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Email marketing providers (if used)
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Analytics services (if enabled)
These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
How Your Information Is Stored
Reasonable measures are taken to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse.
Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide the services requested or to meet legal obligations.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information I hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.
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Withdraw your consent to receive marketing emails at any time.
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me using the contact form on this website.
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
In summary: your data is used only to communicate with you and provide services you request. It is not sold or misused.