Last updated: 4/12/25 

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how www.brendanmaguire.com (“I”, “my”, “me”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use this website. It applies to users in the UK, Spain, and the EU and complies with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and Spanish LOPDGDD.

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by Brendan Maguire, an author based in the United Kingdom and Spain. You can contact me regarding privacy matters at: brendanmaguire5@gmail.com

2. Information I Collect

I only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through the website, such as:

• Your email address (e.g., via newsletter sign-up)

• Information you include in messages via the contact form

I do not collect any sensitive personal data.

3. Cookies

www.brendanmaguire.com uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly (essential cookies)

• Improve stability and features (functional cookies)

• Analyze website usage to improve services (analytical cookies)

Essential cookies are always active. Functional and analytical cookies are only used if you consent via the cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings.  

4. How I Use Your Information

Your personal data will only be used to:

• Respond to your enquiry via the contact form

• Send updates on book launches or other relevant news if you have opted in to receive them

Your data will not be shared, sold, or transferred to third parties unless required by law.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

• UK: Processing is based on legitimate interest (responding to enquiries) or consent (if you opt-in to newsletters).

• Spain/EU: Processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (steps at your request before entering a contract), or Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent for newsletters or optional cookies).

6. Data Retention

Personal data collected through the contact form will be kept for up to 12 months from the date of last correspondence, then securely deleted.

Newsletter sign-up data will be kept until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

7. Data Storage and Transfers

Your data may be stored in the UK. For EU users, this may involve a transfer from the EU to the UK. The UK has an adequate level of data protection under EU law.

If any third-party services outside the UK/EU are used (e.g., email providers), transfers will rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Data Security

I use technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and restricted access.

However, transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed fully secure.

9. Children’s Data

This website is not directed at children under 14, and I do not knowingly collect their data. If a child under 14 submits personal information, please contact me to have it deleted.

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and LOPDGDD, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)

• Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., newsletter or cookies)

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Supervisory authorities:

• UK: ICO

• Spain: AEPD

• EU: Your local Data Protection Authority

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy & Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.

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