Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18th February 2026

I, Alan Miles, operate the Miles Posts newsletter. I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data I collect, how I use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

1. Data I Collect

When you sign up for my newsletter, I collect only the following information, provided directly by you:

• Email Address: Required to send you the newsletter.

• First Name: Required, used for personalising emails. 

When you open my emails or click links, my email service provider, Mailerlite, may record "behavioural data" (such as open rates and link clicks) to help me understand what content you enjoy. 

2. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data strictly for:

• Sending you the newsletter, including news about or updates on my books, free stories, or behind-the-scenes content

• Understanding reader engagement to improve my newsletter. 

I never sell, rent, or share your email address with third-party advertisers. 

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, I process your data based on consent (Art. 6(1)(a)). You voluntarily sign up for the newsletter and can withdraw this consent at any time. 

4. Data Storage and Security

• Newsletter Provider: Your data is stored securely on Mailerlite. Their services are GDPR-compliant.

• Security: I take reasonable technical precautions to protect your data from loss or misuse. 

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: You can ask for a copy of the data I hold on you.

• Right to Rectification: You can ask to correct inaccurate data.

• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can ask me to delete your data at any time.

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Every email I send includes an "unsubscribe" link. 

6. Unsubscribing

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in the footer of any email, or by emailing me at [email protected]. Once you unsubscribe, your data will be removed from my active mailing list. 

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
Alan Miles
[email protected]
23 Pembroke Street, Salford, Greater Manchester M6 5GS, United Kingdom