PRIVACY POLICY
LAST UPDATED DECEMBER 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how The Village That Waits ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit thevillagethatwaits.co.uk and when you subscribe to our email updates.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Email Address
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending updates related to The Village That Waits, including writing progress, announcements, and future book-related news.
We do not collect any other personal information unless you choose to contact us directly via email.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS STORED
Email addresses submitted through this website are securely stored and processed by ConvertKit, our email service provider.
ConvertKit complies with major data protection frameworks, including GDPR and CAN-SPAM. You can read their privacy policy here:
https://convertkit.com/privacy
We do not store your data anywhere else.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED
Your email address is used exclusively to:
Send newsletters and updates
Share information about the development, release, and related content for The Village That Waits
Respond to enquiries if you contact us directly
We Do Not:
Sell, rent, or share your data with third parties
Use your email for advertising purposes
Track your behaviour across other websites
YOUR RIGHTS
Under UK data protection laws (including UK GDPR), you have the right to:
Access the information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Withdraw consent at any time
Unsubscribe from emails using the link included in every newsletter
To exercise these rights, you may contact us at:
whispers@thevillagethatwaits.co.uk
UNSUBSCRIBING
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link at the bottom of every message we send.
Unsubscribing removes your email from our subscriber list immediately.
DATA SECURITY
We rely on ConvertKit to securely store and protect your email address.
We take reasonable steps to ensure that any data you provide is handled safely and responsibly.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
whispers@thevillagethatwaits.co.uk