Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05 August 2025

Welcome to www.authorsarahlong.com. This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who I Am

This website is operated by Sarah Long, an author based in the Netherlands. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, you can contact me at:
sarah@sarahlongwrites.com

2. What Data I Collect and Why

I collect the following types of personal data:

Data Collected: Name and email address, page visit stats (anonymous)

How It's Collected: Via newsletter sign-up forms and contact forms; automatic analytics via Squarespace

Why It's Collected: To answer queries (via contact forms). To send you updates, book releases, events, and free content (via newsletter). To understand general website performance (anonymously via Squarespace analytics)

You will only receive emails if you’ve explicitly signed up/asked me to sign you up, or if you have filled out a contact form via my website. Every email includes an unsubscribe link.

3. How Your Data Is Stored

Your information is securely stored in Squarespace’s integrated mailing list system. Squarespace complies with relevant data protection standards and stores your information on secure servers.

I do not store your data outside of this system or share it manually in any form.

4. Sharing Your Data

I do not share, sell, or rent your personal data to any third party.

Sometimes my emails contain links to external services like BookFunnel, where you can download free eBooks or bonus content. If you click those links, you will leave this website and their privacy policies will apply.

5. Cookies & Tracking

This website may use basic cookies via Squarespace to ensure functionality and monitor general performance (e.g., number of visits). These do not track your identity or store personally identifying information.

No third-party tracking services like Google Analytics or Meta Pixel are used.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Correct any mistakes in your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise these rights, simply contact me at [Insert your email].

7. How to Unsubscribe or Delete Your Info

Every email I send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also email me at any time to request removal from my list and permanent deletion of your data.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any major changes will be announced on the site or in the newsletter.