This privacy policy explains how Anni Rose (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects and uses your personal data when you visit anniroseauthor.co.uk, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
1. Who is responsible for your data?
The data controller for this website is Anne Eckersley (writing as Anni Rose). This website is managed by O’Brien Media, Suite 4, Marlborough House, 26 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3EP. You can contact me at: anni@anniroseauthor.co.uk
2. What data I collect and why
Newsletter sign-up
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your first name and email address. I use this to send you updates about my books, blog posts, and occasional offers. The legal basis for this processing is your consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Contact form
If you send me a message via the contact form, I collect your first name, last name, email address, and the content of your message. I use this solely to respond to your enquiry. The legal basis is my legitimate interest in responding to communications directed to me (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
Website usage data
Like most websites, this site may collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, via server logs and cookies. This is used to keep the site running securely and to understand how it is used. No personally identifiable information is linked to this data for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device. These may include:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. WordPress or third-party analytics, if enabled).
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how the site works.
4. Third-party services
I use the following third-party services which may process your data on my behalf:
- MailerLite — for newsletter management. Your name and email are stored on MailerLite’s servers. See their privacy policy.
- WordPress / web hosting — this site is hosted on servers managed by O’Brien Media. Data is stored securely within the UK/EEA.
I do not sell your personal data to any third party.
5. How long I keep your data
- Newsletter subscribers — your data is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe and request deletion at any time.
- Contact form messages — retained for up to 12 months, or until the matter is resolved.
6. Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at: anni@anniroseauthor.co.uk
7. Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
This policy was last updated in March 2026