PRIVACY & COOKIES

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 This Privacy Notice explains how Knack Publishing collects, uses, and protects personal data.
1.2 By using this website, you agree to the terms set out in this notice.  

2. HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION

2.1 We do not operate contact forms or automated data collection systems.
2.2 If you contact us by email, we will receive the information you voluntarily provide.
2.3 We may receive payment information from third‑party processors such as PayPal when you purchase limited‑edition books or make donations.
2.4 We use WhatsApp Business and Telegram Business solely for sending notifications related to the website; these services may process your data according to their own privacy policies.
2.5 We do not use analytics, tracking technologies, or advertising cookies.  

3. TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

3.1 To respond to enquiries you send by email.
3.2 To process payments or donations through PayPal.
3.3 To maintain basic business and legal records.  

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

4.1 Consent – when you contact us directly.
4.2 Contract – when processing payments or fulfilling purchase‑related communication.
4.3 Legal obligation – maintaining financial and tax records.  

5. DATA SHARING

5.1 We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties.
5.2 Data may be shared with service providers such as PayPal solely to complete your transactions.  

6. DATA RETENTION

6.1 Emails may be retained for as long as necessary to respond or maintain records.
6.2 Payment-related data is retained according to legal and accounting requirements.  

7. YOUR RIGHTS

7.1 Access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and data portability.
7.2 To exercise your rights, contact us at the address listed below.  

8. SECURITY  

8.1 We take reasonable measures to protect your data against loss or unauthorised access. 

9. COOKIES

9.1 Our website uses strictly necessary cookies that enable core functionality such as:
– basic site operations,
– security and performance,
– server or platform-level functionality required for the website to operate correctly.
These cookies do not track your browsing behaviour, and they do not collect personal data.
9.2 Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies do not require user consent, as they are essential for delivering the service you request.
9.3 We do not use external analytics or marketing tools. However, third-party platforms you interact with—such as PayPal, WhatsApp Business, or Telegram Business—may set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.
9.4 You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that doing so may affect the basic functionality of some websites, including ours.

9. CONTACT & DATA REQUESTS

To make any data request, please email us here. We will respond with the information sought within 30 days of your request.