Last updated: October 2025
This privacy policy explains how Paul London/PennyIdeas.com (“I”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when you use this website, PennyIdeas.com.
I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should I ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
What Information I Collect
I may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:
- Your name.
- Your email address.
Additionally, like most websites, this site may collect technical data such as your IP address and information about your browser, collected anonymously via cookies for analytical purposes.
How I Use Your Information
The primary reason I collect your name and email address is to send you my author newsletter, but only if you have explicitly consented to receive it (for example, by signing up through a form on this website or via a service like BookFunnel to receive a reader magnet).
This newsletter may include:
- News about my books, including new releases and special offers.
- Behind-the-scenes content and personal updates.
- Recommendations for other books you might enjoy.
Our Lawful Basis for Processing
My lawful basis for collecting and processing your personal data for my newsletter is consent. You provide this consent when you voluntarily sign up to my mailing list. You are free to withdraw this consent at any time.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
I do not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties.
To deliver my newsletter and reader magnets, I use the following trusted third-party services who act as data processors on my behalf:
- BookFunnel: To deliver my reader magnet (e.g., a free book or story) and facilitate newsletter sign-ups.
- MailerLite: To manage my subscriber list and send emails to you.
These companies are GDPR compliant and have their own robust privacy policies.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Rectification: Request that I correct any inaccurate information.
- Erasure: Request that I delete your data from my records.
- Withdraw Consent: Unsubscribe from my mailing list at any time. The simplest way to do this is to click the “unsubscribe” link provided at the bottom of every email I send.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [email protected]
Cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. I use traffic log cookies (e.g., from Google Analytics) to identify which pages are being used. This helps me analyse data about web page traffic and improve my website. This information is used for statistical analysis purposes only and is anonymous.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept them, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
Links to Other Websites
My website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave my site, you should note that I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites.
Contact Me
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you can contact me at: [email protected]