Privacy Policy
At Alfie Birchtree, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us.This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use this website, we may collect:
Information you provide
This includes information you choose to submit, such as:
your name
your email address
any message you send through our contact form
Newsletter subscriptions
If you sign up for our newsletter or free book offers, we collect your email address so we can send you updates and relevant information.You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
reply to your enquiries
send newsletters if you have subscribed
provide free downloads you have requested
improve our website and visitor experience
comply with legal obligations where required
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Email Marketing
Our email newsletter is managed through ConvertKit.When you subscribe, your email address is securely stored by ConvertKit so we can send newsletters and updates.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
Contact Forms
When you contact us using our contact form, we collect the information you provide so we can respond to your enquiry.
These messages are sent securely via our email system and are not used for marketing unless you separately choose to subscribe.
Cookies
This website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to help us understand how visitors use the site.
With your permission, we may use analytics cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the website. This helps us improve the content, performance, and user experience.
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using our cookie banner when you first visit the website. You can also change your browser settings to control or delete cookies at any time.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to help us understand how visitors use the site.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
pages visited
time spent on the website
device and browser type
approximate geographic location
how visitors arrived at the website
This information is used only to improve the website and understand how it is being used. We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors.Google may process this information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate this website, including:
Google Analytics – website usage statistics
ConvertKit – email newsletters and free downloads
Amazon – book purchases
Namecheap – website hosting
WordPress and Elementor – website management
Each of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how it processes personal information.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
No website can guarantee complete security, but we use reputable providers and appropriate safeguards.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
request access to your personal data
request correction of inaccurate information
request deletion of your personal data
object to certain processing
withdraw consent where applicable
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.