Legal Notice
Website publisher: Alyson Root Contact email: a.rootauthor@alysonroot.com Publication director: Alyson Root
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Intellectual property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website (including text, book information, cover images, graphics, logos, and downloadable materials) is owned by Alyson Root and/or used with permission, and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Any reproduction, distribution, modification, or use without prior written permission is prohibited.
External links
This website contains links to third-party websites (for example, retailers and audiobook platforms). Alyson Root has no control over those websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices.
Liability
Alyson Root makes reasonable efforts to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but does not guarantee it is complete or error-free. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Alyson Root cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from access to or use of this website.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Alyson Root (“we”, “us”) collects and uses personal data when you use this website.
Data controller: Alyson Root Contact email: a.rootauthor@alysonroot.com
What we collect
We may collect the following personal data:
Newsletter sign-up data: your email address (and any optional fields you choose to provide, such as your name).
Messages you send us: if you contact us, we process the information you include in your message.
Basic website usage data (site statistics and security): limited technical data such as IP address, device/browser information, pages viewed, approximate location/time zone, and similar log data.
Why we use your data
We use personal data to:
Send newsletters and author updates if you subscribe.
Operate, secure, and improve the website (including basic statistics and preventing abuse).
Respond to messages you send us.
Legal basis (GDPR)
Depending on the situation, we rely on:
Consent for sending newsletters (you can unsubscribe at any time).
Legitimate interests for website security and basic performance measurement.
Legitimate interests (or consent, depending on context) to respond to your messages.
Who we share data with (processors)
We use trusted service providers to run the website and newsletter:
EmailOctopus (newsletter service provider) to manage subscriptions and send emails.
Hostinger (hosting provider) to host the website and provide related technical services.
We do not sell your personal data.
International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards under GDPR (for example, Standard Contractual Clauses) and/or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
How long we keep your data
Newsletter data: kept until you unsubscribe or until we delete the mailing list.
Contact messages: kept as long as needed to respond and maintain basic records.
Website logs/statistics: kept for a limited period appropriate for security and operational needs.
Your rights
If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, you have rights including:
Access to your data
Rectification
Erasure
Restriction of processing
Objection
Data portability
You can also withdraw consent at any time for newsletter emails by using the unsubscribe link in any email.
You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Cookies
We aim to keep tracking to a minimum.
The website may use essential cookies required for core functionality and security.
If we add non-essential cookies (for example, marketing or advanced analytics), we will request your consent where required.
Contact
To ask questions or exercise your rights, email: a.rootauthor@alysonroot.com