Privacy Policy
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Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement
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1. Introduction
The Novel Guys Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy statement forms our policy and outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information. By interacting with us or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
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2. Contact Information
The Novel Guys Ltd (UK), c/o Kennedys, 160 Eureka Park, Upper Pemberton, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4AZ, UK
Email: contact@thenovelguys.com
Phone: 00447968627080
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3. InformationWe Collect
We may collect a variety of personal data, including but not limited to:
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Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number, postal address).
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Communication preferences and interactions with us or our client authors.
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Cookies and online tracking data collected automatically through our website.
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4. How We Use Your Information
Your data may be used for purposes such as:
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Providing the services or information you request.
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Sharing data with specific client authors (e.g., for fulfilling your interest in their books, talks, or any other services).
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Sending newsletters, updates, or marketing materials where you have opted in or provided us or our clients with your contact details, with an option to unsubscribe in each communication.
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Improving our website and services to enhance your experience.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data:
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Internally within The Novel Guys Ltd for operational purposes.
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With specific client authors in whom you have expressed interest to enable them to fulfil your requests or provide relevant updates.
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Our clients may share your details with us, pursuant to their own privacy policy, in order that we may fulfil your requests to them, etc.
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With legal or regulatory bodies where required by law. We do not sell or share your data for unrelated third-party marketing purposes.
6. Marketing and Communication
We, along with our client authors, may contact you to provide updates, offers, or services aligned with your expressed interests. All communications will include a clear and easy option to unsubscribe at any time.
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7. Data Retention
We retain data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Given the varied types of data we handle (e.g., emails, creative writing, competitions, marketing), retention periods may vary. Data will always be held securely on our website, and any offline storage will be encrypted. You may request data deletion at any time by contacting us at contact@thenovelguys.com.
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8. Cookies and Online Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can choose to decline unnecessary cookies and allow only those required for basic website functionality.
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9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access your personal data held by us.
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Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request data deletion where appropriate.
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Object to processing for specific purposes, such as marketing.
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Request transfer of your data to another provider.
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Withdraw consent to processing where applicable. To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@thenovelguys.com. We will respond in compliance with applicable laws.
10. Data Security
We employ reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss. While we take these precautions, no system can guarantee absolute security.
11. International Data Transfers
As a UK-based company, your data may be processed in or transferred to countries outside of your own. We comply with relevant regulations, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, CCPA, and applicable laws in Australia and New Zealand, to ensure appropriate data protection.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on our website.
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14. Complaints
If you have concerns about our handling of your personal data, please contact us at contact@thenovelguys.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
15. Additional Information
For further details about our privacy practices or to request clarification, please contact us using the information provided in Section 2.