Privacy Policy | A R Deasley

Last updated: 24 January 2026

1. Who I Am

I am A R Deasley, a UK-based author of science-fiction.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me using the email address above.

2. What Personal Data I Collect

I collect only the minimum data required to communicate with readers. This may include:

Your email address

Your name (if you choose to provide it)

I do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How Your Data Is Collected

Your data may be collected when you:

Download a free story or reader magnet via BookFunnel

Fill in a form on my website

Interact with emails I send (such as opens or link clicks)

4. How I Use Your Data

Your personal data is used only to:

Send newsletters and author updates

Deliver free fiction or reader magnets

Notify you about new releases, promotions, or related content

I will never sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties.

5. Email Marketing

I use MailerLite as my email marketing platform.

By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to MailerLite for processing in accordance with their privacy policy.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email.

6. Third-Party Services

I use trusted third-party services to operate my author platform:

MailerLite – email list management

BookFunnel – secure delivery of ebooks and reader magnets

These providers only process your data on my behalf and in compliance with UK GDPR.

7. How Long Your Data Is Kept

Your data is retained only for as long as:

You remain subscribed to my mailing list, or

It is necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

If you unsubscribe, your data is automatically removed or anonymised.

8. Your Rights (UK & EU Readers)

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data I hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, contact me at info@ardeasley.com
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9. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand site usage and improve performance. These do not personally identify you.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.

Plain-English Summary

I collect your email so I can send you books and updates

I don’t sell your data

You can unsubscribe whenever you like

You stay in control