Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Welcome to Author Kitty Rose’s website!
My website address is: https://www.authorkittyrose.com/

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What Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave comments, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. We store this information in a spreadsheet CSV for signups and use third-party services like Substack and MailerLite.

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For Alpha/Beta readers and ARC/Street Team Members: we do not store your information beyond a csv/spreadsheet made with the linked forms and based on your own input. For ARC & street team members we store your first & last name as well as email address for email communications only and this is never shared, traded, or sold.

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How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you updates and newsletters.

  • Respond to your comments and inquiries.

  • Improve our website and content.

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Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use some features of our site.

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Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to analyze website traffic and improve our content. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address.

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Data Protection

We will never trade, sell, or otherwise knowingly violate your data. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request that we correct or delete your personal information.

  • Opt-out of receiving communications from us.

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UK GDPR Compliance

In compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we provide the following information:

  • Data Controller: Reading Reaper, authorkittyrose(at)gmail.com

  • Purpose of Data Processing: To send newsletters, respond to comments and inquiries, and improve our website and content.

  • Lawful Basis for Processing: Consent (for newsletters and communications), legitimate interests (for website improvements).

  • Data Transfers: We do not transfer your personal data outside the UK.

  • Data Retention: We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

  • Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website. Your continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at authorkittyrose(at)gmail.com.