This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit spgerards.com or interact with the services offered on this website.
By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
Who we are
This website is operated by S. P. Gerards, author of The Tides Cycle. Website address: https://spgerards.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
1. Email Addresses
When you sign up to receive Jandarri – The Last Walkabout or other updates, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided)
This information is used to:
- Deliver the free PDF
- Send updates about new books, releases, and related content
- Manage your subscription preferences
Your data is stored securely through our email service provider and is never sold or shared for marketing by third parties.
2. Contact Form Submissions
If you contact us through the website, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message
This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry.
3. Comments
If comments are enabled and you leave a comment, WordPress collects the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and your browser user agent to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it .
4. Cookies
This site uses cookies for:
- Basic website functionality
- Login sessions (for administrators)
- Comment convenience (if enabled)
- Analytics and performance tracking
Examples include:
- Temporary cookies to check if your browser accepts cookies
- Login and display preference cookies for administrators
- Cookies that remember your details when leaving comments (if enabled)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics tools (such as Hostinger Analytics or Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data about:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Browser type
- General location (non‑identifying)
This helps improve website performance and user experience.
6. Embedded Content
Articles or pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We only share your data with essential service providers, including:
- Email marketing provider (for delivering the free book and newsletters)
- Website hosting provider (Hostinger)
- Spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)
- Analytics providers
We do not sell or share your data for advertising.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Email addresses: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form messages: retained for customer service purposes
- Comments: retained indefinitely unless deleted
- Analytics data: retained according to the provider’s policies
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
- A copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction of your data
- Deletion of your data
- Removal from the email list (unsubscribe link in every email)
This does not include data we must keep for legal or security reasons.
To make a request, contact: contact@spgerards.com (or your preferred email)
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Email signups are processed through our email marketing provider.
How We Protect Your Data
- Secure hosting environment (Hostinger)
- Encrypted connections (SSL)
- Restricted access to administrative areas
- Industry‑standard security practices from email and analytics providers
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on this page.