Privacy Policy

Hello, I’m Victoria Tait and this is the Privacy Policy for my website, www.victoriatait.com.

Your privacy and the protection of your personal data are important to me. This policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected.

Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

This privacy notice provides details of how personal data is collected and processed when you use this website.

Kanga Press is the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

Contact details:
Legal entity: Kanga Press
Email: victoria@victoriatait.com

If your personal information changes or you have any questions, please contact me using the email above.

This website is not intended for children, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16.

2. Personal Data Collected

I may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Communication data: messages you send via contact forms, email, or social media.
Subscription data: your name and email address when you sign up for updates or a free book.
Customer data: purchase and transaction information where applicable.
Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage data.
Marketing preferences: your preferences regarding receiving emails from me.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Your personal data is processed under the following lawful bases:

Consent – for email updates, newsletters, and free book delivery.
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve my website and business.
Contract – to fulfil purchases or downloads you request.
Legal obligation – where required by law.

You may object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.

4. Email Marketing

I only send marketing emails to people who have actively opted in. Emails may include updates about books, writing life, and related news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

5. How Your Data Is Collected

Data is collected when you:

Subscribe to email updates or download a free book
Make a purchase
Contact me directly
Use the website (via cookies and analytics tools)

6. Third-Party Services

I use trusted third-party service providers to operate my business, including:

Flodesk (email delivery)
Stripe (payments)
BookFunnel (ebook delivery)
Google Analytics (website analytics)

These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers are based outside the UK or EEA. Where data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner or European Commission.

8. Cookies and Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies. Non-essential cookies (such as analytics) are only used with your consent. You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner on the site.

9. Data Security

Appropriate security measures are in place to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. Data Retention

Personal data is kept only as long as necessary:

Email subscription data – until you unsubscribe
Purchase records – up to 6 years for tax and accounting purposes
Website analytics – as configured within analytics tools

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability

Requests can be made by emailing victoria@victoriatait.com. I will respond within one month.

12. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact me first. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

13. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Significant changes will be highlighted on the website.