GDPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to the official website of Tim McCormick, author of Liberal Democracy Battling for Survival.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
Tim McCormick
Email:info@timmccormickauthor.com
Website: timmccormickauthor.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when contacting us or subscribing to updates.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via cookies or analytics tools.
Communication Preferences: Your choices regarding email updates or newsletter subscriptions.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases as defined by the GDPR:

Consent – When you have given us permission to contact you or send newsletters.
Contractual Necessity – When processing is required to respond to inquiries or fulfill requests.
Legitimate Interest – To improve website functionality and better understand user engagement.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used to:

Respond to inquiries or messages.
Send newsletters, book updates, or promotional materials (only with consent).
Analyze and improve website performance.
Comply with legal obligations.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
Your data may be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, website analytics tools) solely for website operations. If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how your data is processed.
Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another controller.
Right to Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact [Insert Author Contact Email].

8. Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (if available).

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

10. Complaints

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority in the EU.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
Tim McCormick
Email: info@timmccormickauthor.com
Website: timmccormickauthor.com

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