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Privacy Policy — P.G. Lark (pglark.com)

Effective date: February 2026

P.G. Lark respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how information about you is collected, used, and protected when you visit pglark.com (the “Website”) or interact with us.

This policy applies in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection law.

1. Who we are (Data Controller)

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

P.G. Lark
Website: https://pglark.com
Email: hello@pglark.com
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact us using the details above.

2. Personal data we collect

We collect personal data only when you choose to provide it or when it is automatically collected through normal website operation.

A. Information you provide

You may provide personal data when you:

Join our mailing list or request free content

  • Name (if provided)

  • Email address

Download reader content or advance copies (via BookFunnel)

  • Name (if provided)

  • Email address

  • Reading device information (managed by BookFunnel)

Contact us or submit enquiries

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Any information you include in your message

Purchase products directly (if offered in future)

  • Name

  • Contact details

  • Order information

  • Payment method choice (payment details are processed by third-party payment providers, not stored by us)

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical data may be collected automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visit

  • Referring website

This information is used for security, performance, and website improvement purposes.

C. Cookies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand site usage.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How we use your personal data

We use your personal data only where permitted by law.

Legal bases for processing

We rely on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

Consent

  • Sending newsletters or marketing emails

  • Delivering free content you request

  • Email updates about books or releases

You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.

Contract

  • Delivering services or content you request

  • Managing purchases or orders

Legitimate interests

  • Operating and improving the Website

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Website analytics and security

  • Preventing misuse or fraud

We only rely on legitimate interests where your rights do not override our interests.

4. Email communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, you may receive:

  • book updates and release announcements

  • reader content or bonuses

  • newsletters

  • occasional promotional messages

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

We use double opt-in confirmation where appropriate.

5. How we share your data (Service Providers)

We do not sell your personal data.

We share information only with trusted service providers who help operate the Website and deliver services. These providers process data on our behalf and must protect it.

Current service providers include:

Wix.com Ltd. — website hosting and infrastructure
MailerLite Limited — email marketing and subscriber management
BookFunnel Inc. — delivery of digital books and reader content
Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Corporation) — email services
Payment processors (if purchases are offered) — secure payment handling

These providers may store or process data outside the UK or European Economic Area. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are used.

6. International data transfers

Some service providers operate outside the UK. When personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK GDPR.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Email subscribers — until you unsubscribe

  • Enquiry data — typically up to 12 months

  • Transaction records — as required by law

Data that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

  • access your personal data

  • correct inaccurate data

  • request deletion of your data

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • withdraw consent

  • request transfer of your data

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@pglark.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office:

https://ico.org.uk

10. Children’s data

This Website is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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