Purpose of this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice explains how I, John Ferguson (the "Data Controller"), collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website, www.johnaferguson.co.uk, or contact me directly.

Data Controller

For the purposes of data protection law, the Data Controller is John Ferguson. You can make contact via email at: author@johnaferguson.co.uk.

Collection of Personal Information

When you send an email or use the contact form, I will collect your name and email address.

Use of Personal Information and Lawful Basis for Processing

I use your personal information to respond to your enquiries and provide the information or assistance you have requested. The lawful basis for processing this data is "legitimate interests," specifically, the interest in responding to communications from visitors to my author website.

Data Sharing

I will not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, except where necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to protect my rights or property. Your data may be processed by third-party service providers who assist with the operation of this website, such as website hosting companies. These providers are only given access to the information they need to deliver their service.

Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies to enhance user experience and to collect anonymous data about how the site is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.

International Transfers

It is possible that data processed by third-party service providers (such as a website host) may be transferred and stored in locations outside of the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure your data is protected.

Data Protection and Retention

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or alteration. Your personal information will be retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information that I hold about you.

• Rectification: You have the right to request that I correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Erasure: You have the right to request that I delete your personal information in certain circumstances.

• Restriction of processing: You have the right to request that I limit the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

• Data portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact me at author@johnaferguson.co.uk.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).

Changes to this Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated by posting a notice on this site.

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice, please do not hesitate to make contact at author@johnaferguson.co.uk.

Last Updated: 13th October 2025