Privacy and Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2nd November 2025
1. Introduction
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use our website.
Our website is intended for general informational purposes only. We do not sell products or services directly through this site.
2. Who We Are
Website Owner: Tara Basi
Email: books@sevenattwopastfive.com
Data Controller: Tara Basi
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
• Information you provide — e.g., when you contact us via email or a contact form (name, email address, message content).
• Technical data — e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookie data — small text files stored on your device (see Section 6).
We do not collect special category data (e.g., health, political opinions) through this site.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
• Respond to your enquiries.
• Maintain and improve our website.
• Analyse site usage (via analytics tools, if enabled).
• Comply with legal obligations.
We will only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR/EU GDPR, such as your consent, our legitimate interests, or a legal requirement.
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, or as required by law. For example, enquiry emails are typically retained for up to 12 months.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
6.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to help the site function, improve performance, and provide analytics.
6.2 Types of Cookies We Use
• Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for the site to work (cannot be switched off).
• Performance/Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site (set only with your consent).
• Functionality Cookies — remember your preferences (set only with your consent).
6.3 Managing Cookies
On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non‑essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies in your browser settings.
For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share it with:
• Service providers who help us operate the website (e.g., hosting, analytics).
• Regulators or authorities if required by law.
All third‑party providers are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
8. International Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses).
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR/EU GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion.
• Object to processing or request restriction.
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK or your local supervisory authority in the EU.
To exercise your rights, contact us at books@sevenattwopastfive.com.
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Email: books@sevenattwopastfive.com
Address: United Kingdom