{"id":3,"date":"2026-03-06T08:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ragdollbooks.co.uk\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-05-04T13:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T13:54:17","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ragdollbooks.co.uk\/?page_id=3","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Privacy Policy for ragdollbooks.co.uk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last updated: 04 May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ragdoll Books Ltd (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) operates ragdollbooks.co.uk (the \u201cSite\u201d). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Site, in compliance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR. We are the data controller for your information.<a href=\"https:\/\/gdpr.eu\/privacy-notice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"information-we-collect\">Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We collect minimal personal data through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independent Analytics (Website Statistics)<\/strong>: We use the Independent Analytics plugin to understand how visitors use our Site. It runs entirely on our WordPress installation, does not use cookies, and does not send data to any external analytics servers. It records visit data (such as pages viewed, referrers, and anonymized location) using a fully anonymized identifier based on IP and browser information, which cannot be used to identify an individual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not collect sensitive data and do not sell your information to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-basis-and-purpose\">Legal Basis and Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process your data on the following legal bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consent<\/strong>: When you subscribe to our mailing list, you give clear consent to receive emails from us (Art. 6(1)(a) UK\/EU GDPR). You can withdraw this consent at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legitimate Interests<\/strong>: We use Independent Analytics to understand how our Site is used and to improve content and performance (Art. 6(1)(f) UK\/EU GDPR). Tracking is cookie-free and pseudonymous, and we do not profile or make automated decisions about you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your data is processed only for newsletter delivery and basic, privacy-friendly statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-sharing-and-transfers\">Data Sharing and Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We share data only with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hosting Provider (Hostinguk.net)<\/strong>: Independent Analytics stores visit data in our WordPress database hosted by our web host. No analytics data is sent to third\u2011party analytics platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not use Google Analytics or similar third-party tracking services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"data-retention\">Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact data: Kept until you request deletion or after 6 years of non-contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent Analytics data: Stored in our WordPress database for as long as needed to analyze site performance; data is pseudonymous and does not identify individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"your-rights\">Your Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under UK and EU GDPR, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rectify inaccurate data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request erasure (\u201cright to be forgotten\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restrict or object to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request data portability where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may withdraw your consent to marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cookies-and-tracking\">Cookies and Tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not use Independent Analytics cookies; the plugin tracks visits without setting cookies and without storing directly identifiable personal data. Other essential cookies used by WordPress or security tools may still be required for the Site to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we add any additional cookies or third\u2011party scripts that require consent in the future, we will update this policy and, where necessary, provide a consent banner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"security\">Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including secure hosting with Hostinguk.net, HTTPS encryption, and keeping our WordPress, plugins (including Independent Analytics and MailPoet), and themes up to date. While no system is completely secure, we work to reduce risks of unauthorized access or disclosure.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiebot.com\/en\/how-to-create-a-wordpress-privacy-policy\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changes-to-this-policy\">Changes to This Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated \u201cLast updated\u201d date. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted will be deemed acceptance of the updated policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: info@ragdollbooks.co.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ragdoll Books LTD<br>Suite A<br>82 James Carter Road<br>Mildenhall<br>IP28 7DE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy for ragdollbooks.co.uk Last updated: 04 May 2026 Ragdoll Books Ltd (\u201cwe\u201d, \u201cus\u201d, \u201cour\u201d) operates ragdollbooks.co.uk (the \u201cSite\u201d). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our Site, in compliance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR. We are the data controller for your information. 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