Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 2026

Publishing97 is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit publishing97.com or purchase our products or subscribe to our newsletter for example, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Publishing97 is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Contact details may be found at the foot of this page.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

Contact details: name, email address, contact address, billing address (when you make a purchase or sign up)

Payment information: processed by our payment provider (for example Stripe/PayPal) — we do not store full payment card numbers

Account information: if you create an account, your login details and purchase history

Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, collected via cookies and analytics tools

Communications: any correspondence you send us via email or contact forms

Newsletter/marketing data: email address, if you opt in to our mailing list.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Process and fulfil your orders and provide access to Digital Products or Subscription Services

Communicate with you about your purchases, account, or customer service queries

Send marketing communications, where you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time)

Improve our website and content through analytics

Comply with our legal and tax obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

Contract: to process orders and deliver products/services you've purchased

Consent: for marketing emails and non-essential cookies

Legitimate interests: for website analytics and improving our services

Legal obligation: for tax and accounting records

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and understand how it's used. See our separate Cookie Policy for full details, including how to manage your preferences.

6. Sharing Your Data

We share data with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) to handle transactions

Email marketing platforms if you subscribe to our newsletter for example

Website hosting and analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

Government authorities, where required by law (e.g. HMRC)

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Purchase records are typically kept for 6 years in line with UK tax (HMRC) record-keeping requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

Object to or restrict certain processing

Request data portability

Withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and products are of a nature not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at [email protected].