Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 April 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Get Them Reading (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit https://getthemreading.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. Controller Information
Data Controller: Get Them Reading
Legal Status: Sole Trader
Location: United Kingdom
Address: 53 Goat Lane, Enfield, EN1 4UA
Email: anna@getthemreading.com
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data: contact data such as your email address when you sign up to our newsletter, usage data such as pages visited and interactions with the site, technical data including IP address, browser type and device information, and marketing preferences such as your email subscription choices.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data directly when you provide it through forms such as Mailchimp signup embeds, and automatically through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to provide and improve our website and services, understand how visitors use our site through analytics, and send newsletters and marketing emails where you have given consent.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases: consent for email marketing and non-essential cookies, legitimate interests to analyse and improve website performance, and legal obligation where required by law.
7. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, including Google Analytics (GA4) to analyse website traffic and usage. Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or cookie banner.
8. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers including Google Analytics (Google LLC) for website analytics, Google Tag Manager for managing tracking tools, Mailchimp (Intuit Inc.) for email marketing and newsletters, and Calendly for scheduling services. These providers may process your data on our behalf.
9. International Data Transfers
Some providers such as Google and Mailchimp may transfer data outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including the UK Addendum to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved transfer mechanisms.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal obligations. Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.
11. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access your personal data, correct inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
12. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
16. Contact
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at anna@getthemreading.com or by post at 53 Goat Lane, Enfield, EN1 4UA.