Information we collect
We collect only the details you choose to share so we can stay in touch about the book and reply to your questions.
- Contact details: your name (optional) and email address when you sign up for updates or request the free chapter.
- Message content: any information you include in the contact form so we can respond appropriately.
- Technical logs: the IP address and browser information sent by your device, stored securely for abuse prevention and legal compliance.
How we use your information
We use the collected data to deliver the materials you asked for, send release reminders you have consented to, answer your messages, and understand interest in the book so we can improve future editions.
- Email reminders and launch updates that you explicitly requested.
- Operational emails, such as confirmations or replies to your questions.
- Aggregated analytics to see how many people are interested, without selling or sharing personal profiles.
Legal basis
We process your data based on your consent (when you sign up for updates) and our legitimate interest in running a secure service and replying to incoming requests. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from an email or contacting us directly.
- Consent: storing your email address to send the updates you requested.
- Legitimate interest: keeping minimal logs to protect the service and answer enquiries.
How long we keep data
We retain contact records only for as long as needed to fulfil your request. If you unsubscribe we remove your details within 30 days. Contact form messages are stored for a maximum of 12 months unless we are legally required to keep them longer.
Sharing and processors
We do not sell personal data. To deliver emails we rely on trusted processors that comply with GDPR and store data in the EU or locations with adequate safeguards.
- MailerSend provides our transactional email infrastructure and processes your email address solely to send the requested messages.
- Service providers who help us host the website may temporarily access technical logs for maintenance and security.
Your privacy rights
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the personal information we hold about you. You may also object to processing or request data portability where applicable.
- To exercise these rights, email privacy@yourhiddenmagic.com from the address you used with us.
- You can unsubscribe from any mailing instantly via the link in every email.