PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: September 8th 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Patricia Prior (“Patricia Prior,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you, as well as your rights and choices regarding that information.

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, “personal information” means information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. This Policy applies to information we collect through our websites, online shop, newsletters, and related services that link to this Privacy Policy (the “Service”). It does not apply to information collected by third parties.

By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Your use of the Service is also subject to our Terms of Use.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you use the Service, you may provide us with personal information, including:

  • Contact identifiers: name, email address, postal address, phone number.

  • Purchase information: records of products or services you purchased or considered.

  • Payment information: credit or debit card details, processed securely by our payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, or Squarespace Payments). We do not directly store or process payment card details.

  • Communications: messages, inquiries, or responses you send to us (including through forms or email newsletter sign-up).

Information Automatically Collected

When you interact with the Service, we automatically collect:

  • Device identifiers: such as IP address.

  • Device/browser information: operating system, browser type, configuration, internet service provider, regional and language settings.

  • Internet activity: browsing behavior, pages viewed, time of access, referring/exit pages, purchases or items viewed.

  • Approximate location: derived from IP address.

We collect this information through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.

Information from Other Sources

We may receive information from:

  • Service providers and partners (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms).

  • Social media platforms when you engage with our accounts or content.

  • Public sources.

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide services: fulfilling book and merchandise orders, processing payments, and delivering products.

  • To communicate: sending updates, transactional notices, and newsletters (with your consent).

  • To personalize: tailoring your experience and showing content you may find relevant.

  • Analytics and improvement: monitoring site usage, conducting research, and improving our Service.

  • Security and enforcement: detecting and preventing fraud, misuse, or violations of our Terms.

  • Legal compliance: meeting obligations under applicable laws.

  • With your consent: for any other purpose disclosed to you and agreed upon.

We may also aggregate or de-identify information and use it for any lawful purpose.

4. How We Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Service providers: Squarespace (hosting), Stripe/PayPal (payment), email platforms (newsletter distribution), analytics providers (Google Analytics).

  • Business partners: where co-marketing or promotions occur.

  • Legal authorities: when required by law or legal process.

  • Other parties: in connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.

  • At your direction or with your consent.

We do not sell personal information.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Operate and secure the Service.

  • Remember preferences.

  • Measure and analyze usage.

  • Provide relevant marketing.

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Your Rights and Choices

General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete personal information.

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).

  • Request data portability.

To exercise rights, contact us at: authorpatriciaprior.com

We may require verification of identity before fulfilling a request.

Emails

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in those emails or contacting us directly.

Region-Specific Rights

  • UK and EU (GDPR): lawful bases for processing include consent, contract, legal obligations, and legitimate interest. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

  • California (CPRA): you may request to know, delete, or correct personal information. We do not sell or share personal information.

  • Other U.S. states (Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Virginia): similar rights to access, delete, or correct data, subject to applicable laws.

  • Children’s privacy: our Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9. International Transfers

We are based in the United Kingdom. Your information may be transferred and processed outside your country (including in the U.S.) where service providers such as Squarespace and Stripe are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Service indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

authorpatriciaprior.com