Effective Date: 5 August 2025
Company: Motto Publishing UK Ltd
Registered Office: Office 332, North London Business Park, Building 3, London, N11 1GN, United Kingdom
Website: https://mottopublishing.co.uk
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you interact with our website. Motto Publishing UK Ltd is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Motto Publishing UK Ltd is an independent publishing company based in the United Kingdom. We operate the website https://mottopublishing.co.uk to share information about our publications, authors, and related news.
For data protection purposes, we are the Data Controller of your personal information.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Name (if provided via contact or newsletter form)
- Email address
- IP address
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy)
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide via contact forms
We do not collect sensitive personal data (such as health information or payment details) through this website.
4. How We Collect Your Data
Your personal data may be collected through:
- Newsletter signup forms
- Contact forms or email correspondence
- Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
5. Why We Collect Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To send email newsletters or updates (with your consent)
- To respond to your queries or requests
- To monitor and improve website performance
- To comply with legal obligations
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent – For newsletter subscriptions or marketing emails
- Legitimate interests – For improving our website or responding to queries
- Legal obligation – Where required by law
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at the email address provided below or by clicking “unsubscribe” in any newsletter email.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties who assist in operating our website (e.g. website hosting, email newsletter services), provided they comply with data protection regulations.
8. Data Storage and Retention
Your personal data is stored securely and only retained for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
9. International Data Transfers
Our website may use services (e.g. Google Analytics, Mailchimp) that transfer data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@mottopublishing.co.uk
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based platform can be completely secure.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the updated date noted at the top.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your data, please contact:
Email: info@mottopublishing.co.uk
Post: Motto Publishing UK Ltd, Office 332, North London Business Park, Building 3, London, N11 1GN, United Kingdom