Effective Date: 23-5-2025
Governing Law: United Kingdom (UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018)
Website: https://goldenedgebooks.com
Contact Email: info@goldenedgebooks.com

At GoldenEdgeBooks.com (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data, and outlines your rights under UK law. By using our website, services, or interacting with us, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Who We Are

GoldenEdgeBooks.com is a platform supporting authors through marketing tools, community events, and promotional services.

Data Controller: GoldenEdgeBooks.com
ICO Registration Number: [Insert if registered]
Contact: info@goldenedgebooks.com | 842-1256 3249

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

A. Data You Provide to Us

• Identity Data – Full name, title, date of birth
• Contact Data – Email address, phone number, billing address
• Account Data – Username, password, preferences
• Content Data – Manuscripts, images, links, or files uploaded
• Payment Data – Limited to transaction records (we do not store card details)

B. Data Collected Automatically

• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device identifiers
• Usage Data – Page views, time spent on site, clicks, referring URLs
• Cookie Data – Session identifiers, tracking preferences (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data lawfully and for the following purposes:

We do not use your data for profiling or automated decision-making.

4. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data when necessary, including:

• Payment Processors – For secure transaction handling (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Marketing Platforms – For sending newsletters (only with consent)
• Analytics Tools – e.g., Google Analytics, to improve our Services
• Legal Authorities – When required to comply with UK law

We will never sell your personal data.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account and up to 6 years after closure (for legal compliance)
• Marketing Data: Until you withdraw consent
• Support Interactions: Retained for up to 2 years

Upon expiry of retention periods, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:

• Right to Access – Obtain a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification – Correct inaccuracies in your data
• Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing – Temporarily limit data use
• Right to Object – Object to data processing for direct marketing
• Right to Portability – Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: info@goldenedgebooks.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Enable essential site features
• Understand how users interact with the site
• Enhance user experience

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement robust security measures, including:

• SSL encryption across the website
• Role-based access controls
• Encrypted data backups
• Secure server hosting within the UK/EU

While we strive to protect your data, no online transmission is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers

We do not knowingly transfer personal data outside the UK or EEA unless adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Always review their privacy policies separately.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Any updates will be posted here and, where appropriate, notified by email.

Last updated: 23-5-2025

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled:

Email: info@goldenedgebooks.com
Mail: GoldenEdgeBooks.com, 24/8 Disco City, London
Phone: 842-1256 3249

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.