Terms and Conditions

Welcome to L M Douglas ("Author") website (www.lmdouglas.com). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Website and any services, features, or content offered by the Author.

1. User Consent

By using this Website, you consent to these Terms and acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those regarding the collection and use of personal data.

2. Collection of Personal Data

a. Newsletter Subscription: The Author may collect your email address when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. By subscribing, you consent to receive email communications from the Author. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. To do so or to exercise any other data rights granted under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, please refer to Section 8, "Your Rights," of this document.

b. Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze user interactions with our Website. Google Analytics may collect anonymous data, such as your IP address and browsing behavior, for the purpose of improving our Website and user experience.

3. Use of Personal Data

a. Newsletter: Your email address will be used for sending you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to the Author's work. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails.

b. Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics data to understand user behavior, improve our content, and enhance user experience. Google Analytics may store and process data according to their own privacy policy.

4. Third-Party Services

a. MailerLite: We use MailerLite as our email marketing service provider to manage and send newsletters. MailerLite's privacy policy governs the collection and use of your email address. To exercise your rights under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 or to make inquiries about your personal data held by MailerLite, please refer to MailerLite's privacy policy or contact MailerLite directly.

b. Google Analytics: Google's privacy policy applies to the data collected and processed by Google Analytics.

5. Data Security

The Author takes reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.

6. Privacy Policy

For more details on how your personal data is collected, used, and protected, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Changes to Terms and Conditions

The Author reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These rights include, but are not limited to:

• The right to access your personal data and obtain information about how it is processed.
• The right to rectify any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• The right to erasure (also known as the "right to be forgotten"), allowing you to request the deletion of your personal data under specific circumstances.
• The right to restrict processing, enabling you to limit the ways in which your data is processed.
• The right to data portability, which allows you to request a copy of your data in a commonly used format.
• The right to object to the processing of your personal data, particularly in cases of direct marketing.
• The right not to be subject to automated decision-making or profiling that significantly affects you.

To exercise any of these rights or to make inquiries about your personal data collected by the Author or third-party service providers, please contact us at Info.lmdouglas@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within the time frames specified by GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

Please note that exercising your rights may be subject to certain conditions and exceptions under GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. For more information, refer to the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018 legislation or consult with a legal professional.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at Info.lmdouglas@gmail.com.