Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3rd December 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Debbie Atherton (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit DebbieAtherton.com (“the Site”).
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
Provided voluntarily by you, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Contact details submitted through forms
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Information provided during newsletter sign-up or giveaways
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
We use this to improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Send newsletters, updates, and promotional content
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Respond to enquiries or messages sent through the site
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Improve website performance and analytics
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Provide customer support
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Run giveaways, surveys, or marketing campaigns
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Comply with legal obligations
You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the link in any email.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour
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Tailor content or marketing
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services that collect or process information on our behalf, including:
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Email marketing services (e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp, Wix Email)
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Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
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Advertising partners
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Amazon affiliate links/KDP links (clicks may be tracked by Amazon)
These services have their own privacy policies.
5. Selling Your Book Through Amazon
If you click a link to purchase our books on Amazon or another retailer:
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You will be redirected to that website
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Their privacy policies apply
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We do not collect or store your payment information
6. Data Protection & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
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Accessing your personal data
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Requesting corrections
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Requesting deletion
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Withdrawing consent (e.g., unsubscribing from newsletters)
To exercise any rights, contact us at:
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Debbie Atherton