Last updated: 14 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or interact with the products and services offered here. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by the author as an independent creative business. Contact email: info@regbarnett.co.uk Business location: United Kingdom

2. Information We Collect

Personal information you provide

• Contact details such as your name, email address, and postal address
• Order information including books or services purchased
• Event registration details if you sign up for workshops, talks, or online sessions
• Messages or enquiries sent through contact forms or email

Information collected automatically

• IP address and general location
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Cookies and tracking data (see Section 7)

Payment information

• Payments are processed securely by third party providers.
• No full payment card details are stored on this website.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

• Process and deliver orders for books or services
• Send confirmations and updates about your purchases or bookings
• Provide customer support
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations such as tax requirements

Your information is never sold.

4. Sharing Your Information

Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only when necessary:

• Payment processors
• Shipping and delivery partners
• Email service providers
• Event platforms used to host online sessions

These partners only receive the information required to perform their services.

5. International Customers

Because this website serves visitors worldwide:

• Your data may be processed internationally
• Third party providers may operate in multiple countries
• Reasonable safeguards are used to protect your information

6. Data Retention

Information is kept only for as long as necessary:

• Order and tax records are typically kept for 6–7 years
• Event registration data is kept until the event is completed
• Email correspondence is retained as needed for communication
• Analytics data is kept according to the provider’s policies

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies to:

• Enable essential site functions
• Remember your preferences
• Analyse website traffic
• Improve performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal data
• Request corrections
• Request deletion
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, contact the author using the email above.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Security

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect your data. However, no online transmission is completely secure and information is submitted at your own risk.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent version.