Who I Am
My name is Palma McKeown, and I operate this website to share information about my poetry and related projects.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact me at:
Email: palma_mckeown@hotmail.com
What Information I Collect
Depending on how you use this website, I may collect:
- Your name and email address if you subscribe to my newsletter.
- Your name, email address and any information you provide if you contact me using a contact form or by email.
- Technical information such as your IP address, browser type and device information collected automatically by the website.
- Information about how you use the website through cookies or website analytics (if enabled).
How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
- Send newsletters and updates if you have chosen to subscribe.
- Deliver free downloads you have requested, such as my recipe booklet.
- Respond to enquiries.
- Improve the website and understand how visitors use it.
- Meet legal obligations where necessary.
I will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to my mailing list, your name and email address will be stored securely by MailerLite, my email marketing provider.
I use MailerLite to:
- send newsletters;
- notify subscribers about new books, recipes and blog posts;
- share occasional special offers or updates.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the Unsubscribe link included in every email.
Free Downloads
If you request one of my free downloads, such as a recipe booklet, I may ask for your email address so I can send you the download and future newsletters, if you have chosen to receive them.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to help it function properly.
Depending on how the website is configured, cookies may be used to:
- remember your preferences;
- improve website performance;
- collect anonymous visitor statistics;
- support embedded content such as videos.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
If website analytics are enabled, anonymous information may be collected about how visitors use this website. This helps me improve the website and understand which pages are most useful.
This information does not normally identify individual visitors.
Links to Other Websites
This website contains links to third-party websites, including my Etsy shops and other external websites.
Once you leave my website, I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies.
How Your Information Is Stored
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal information.
Information is stored securely and is only accessible where necessary.
I do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- request access to the personal information I hold about you;
- request correction of inaccurate information;
- request deletion of your information where appropriate;
- withdraw your consent to marketing at any time;
- lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe your information has been handled incorrectly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Thank you for visiting my website.