GDPR / Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 13, 2025
Dapple Grey Press Ltd
Website: www.dapplegreypress.co.uk

1. Introduction

Dapple Grey Press Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or make a purchase through our store.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are

Dapple Grey Press Ltd is an independent publishing company based in the United Kingdom.
You can contact us at: dapplegreypress@outlook.com

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of data:

a) Information you provide directly

When you subscribe to our newsletter (name, email address)
When you contact us through a form or by email (name, email, message content)
When you make a purchase (name, billing/shipping address, payment information)

b) Information collected automatically

Technical data such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website
Cookies and similar technologies for analytics and website functionality

c) Information from third parties

Payment providers or e-commerce platforms (e.g., Wix Payments, PayPal, Stripe)
Newsletter or marketing platforms (e.g., Wix Email Marketing, Mailchimp)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Send newsletters and updates you have opted into
Process and fulfil orders placed through our online store
Respond to your enquiries and customer service requests
Improve our website, services, and user experience
Comply with legal and accounting obligations

We will only send you marketing emails if you have actively subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Consent – when you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive marketing updates
Contract – when processing an order or fulfilling a purchase
Legitimate interests – for website analytics, preventing fraud, and improving our services
Legal obligation – where required by law (e.g., tax or accounting records)

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We use secure servers and industry-standard encryption to protect your data. Access is limited to authorised staff and contractors who require it for business purposes.

Data collected through Wix is stored on secure servers in compliance with UK and EU data protection laws.

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted third parties that help us operate our business, including:

Email and newsletter providers
Payment processors and delivery partners
Website hosting and analytics providers

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and process it only according to our instructions.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.
A full Cookie Policy is available here: [link to your Cookie Policy page]

9. Your Data Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent to marketing communications
Object to processing for legitimate interests
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at dapplegreypress@outlook.com

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and newsletter are directed at parents, educators, and adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with 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 to reflect changes in law or business operations. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
dapplegreypress@outlook.com
Dapple Grey Press Ltd