Privacy Policy – Gregory Mark Haynes
Last updated: 11 November 2025
Owner / Data Controller
Gregory Mark Haynes
67 Highfield Crescent, Kettering, NN15 6JS, North Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Email: hello@gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com
1. Introduction
Your privacy is important to me.
This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://www.gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com (the “Website”). It also explains your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Policy applies worldwide and covers personal data collected from visitors, amongst others, in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Australasia, India, and South Africa.
2. Personal Data Collected
I may collect the following personal information:
• Contact data: Name, email address, and message content submitted via contact forms or speaking engagement enquiries.
• Account data: Currently, the Website does not allow account creation.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring URLs, and other analytics information automatically collected via Google Analytics or website cookies.
• Marketing data: Email addresses for newsletter subscriptions or email marketing campaigns via MailerLite.
3. How Data Is Collected
• Directly through forms on the Website (contact forms, newsletter signup).
• Automatically via cookies and analytics services (Google Analytics).
• Emails are processed via MailerLite, hosted securely within Squarespace and Google Workspace.
4. Purpose of Processing & Legal Basis
Purpose Legal Basis
Responding to speaking engagement enquiries Performance of a contract / legitimate interest
Sending newsletters or marketing emails Consent (opt-in)
Website analytics and performance monitoring Legitimate interest
You may withdraw consent for marketing at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting hello@gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com.
5. Cookies and Tracking
The Website uses cookies for:
• Necessary cookies: Enable basic website functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to monitor website performance.
• Marketing: Track clicks for volume tracking.
You can manage cookie preferences via the banner shown on your first visit or adjust settings in your browser.
6. Data Sharing
Personal data is shared only with trusted third-party service providers to perform business functions:
• MailerLite: Email marketing management.
• Squarespace: Website hosting and forms.
• Google Workspace: Email hosting.
• Google Analytics: Website analytics.
I do not sell or trade your personal data. No data is transferred outside the UK/EU unless the service provider ensures adequate protection under UK law.
7. Data Retention
• Newsletter subscribers: Retained until unsubscribe or 3 years of inactivity.
• Speaking engagement enquiries: Retained until event completion plus 1 year.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised data retained for 26 months.
8. Security of Your Data
• SSL encryption is enabled on the Website.
• All third-party services (Squarespace, Google Workspace, MailerLite) use secure servers and comply with UK GDPR.
• Access to personal data is limited to authorised personnel only.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate data.
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.
To exercise any of these rights, contact hello@gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last updated” date. Users are encouraged to review the policy periodically.
11. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints, please contact:
Email: hello@gregorymarkhaynesauthor.com
Address: 67 Highfield Crescent, Kettering, NN15 6JS, North Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom