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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 December 2025
Welcome to the official website for Patrick Regan’s book Small Steps for Big Change (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit this website or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you choose to provide, such as:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Contact information

  • Messages submitted via contact forms

  • Newsletter sign-ups

  • Pre-order or purchase information (if applicable and handled through third-party payment processors)
     

1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

  • Device information

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
     

2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:

  • Provide and manage our website and services

  • Respond to enquiries or messages

  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt-in)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Monitor usage analytics

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data.


3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR / GDPR)
We process personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., signing up for the newsletter)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., website analytics, responding to enquiries)

  • Contractual necessity (e.g., managing book orders if applicable)

  • Legal obligation

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4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

  • Website hosting providers

  • Payment processors (if purchases are available)

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.


5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).


6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality

  • Analyse site traffic and usage

  • Personalise user experience

You can control cookie settings through your browser or via our cookie banner.


7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.


8. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR / GDPR)
You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request data portability

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To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.


9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.


10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.


11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.


12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Email: admin@patrickregan.co.uk

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