Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22.02.26
Who I am
My name is William Friend, and I am an author based in the United Kingdom. My website is williamfriend.com. You can contact me at williamfriendauthor@gmail.com.
What information I collect, and what I do with it
When you sign up to receive updates from me, I collect your first name, last name, and email address. I do not collect any other personal information. I collect your name and email address so that I can send you occasional emails about my books, including news about new releases, upcoming events, and other relevant updates. I use your name to personalise these emails. I will not use your information for any other purpose without asking you first. The legal basis for processing your data under UK/EU GDPR is your consent — you will only be added to my mailing list if you actively opt in.
How long I keep your data, and whom I share your data with
I will keep your data for as long as you remain subscribed to my mailing list. If you unsubscribe or ask me to delete your information, I will do so promptly and within 30 days at most. I do not share your personal data with any third parties. I manage my own email communications and your information remains with me alone.
Your rights
Under UK/EU GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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The right to access the data I hold about you
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The right to correct any inaccurate data
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The right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
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The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal
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The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at williamfriendauthor@gmail.com. I will respond within 30 days.
If you are based in the UK, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk. If you are based in the EU, you may contact your relevant national data protection authority.
Unsubscribing
You can unsubscribe from my mailing list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email I send you, or by contacting me directly at williamfriendauthor@gmail.com.
Cookies and analytics
My website is built using Wix. Like all Wix websites, it uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) to function properly. Below is an explanation of the types of cookies that may be used.
Essential cookies are placed automatically and are strictly necessary for the website to work. They enable core functions such as security and page loading, and do not require your consent.
Analytics and performance cookies may be used by Wix to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited and how long visitors spend on them. These cookies are not placed without your consent.
Social media cookies may be set when you click on links to my social media profiles (such as Instagram). These cookies are set by the social media platforms themselves, not by me, and are subject to their own privacy policies. I have no control over these cookies. Instagram's privacy policy can be found at instagram.com/privacy.
Under UK/EU GDPR, I am required to obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit my website, you will be shown a cookie banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time.
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 at the top.