JM HART

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Effective date: 25 May 2018 (updated 2026)

JM Hart respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide when visiting this website. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, JM Hart is the data controller.

1. Personal information you provide

We collect personal information only when you choose to provide it.

  • Free eBook / mailing list: your name and email address (via BookFunnel).
  • Contact: your name, email address, and any information you include in your message.

2. Information collected automatically

Like most websites, limited technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting provider (Netlify) for performance and security purposes (for example: browser type, device type, IP address, and pages visited). This information is not used to personally identify you by JM Hart.

3. How we use your information

  • To deliver requested content (such as the free eBook)
  • To respond to enquiries
  • To send emails if you have opted in to receive them (you can unsubscribe at any time)
  • To maintain and improve the website

4. Third‑party services

This website links to third‑party platforms such as BookFunnel, Books2Read, and social media services (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X). These services have their own privacy policies, and JM Hart is not responsible for their practices.

5. Advertising and tracking

We are not currently running advertising pixels on this site. If we choose to run advertising in the future (for example, Meta/Facebook ads), we will update this privacy policy and provide any required notices and choices.

6. Data security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Children

This website is not intended for children under 15 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or withdraw consent. To make a request, contact us at author@jmhartwriter.com.

10. Contact

JM Hart
Email: author@jmhartwriter.com