Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 28/07/2026

J.A. Williams (“we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information fairly, lawfully and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

Website: https://jawilliams.ink

Data Controller:

J.A. Williams

Email:

hello@jawilliams.ink

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use this website, we may collect the following information.

Information You Provide

You may choose to provide:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your social media handle (where relevant)
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Information provided when subscribing to our newsletter
  • Information provided when applying to become an Advance Reader (ARC) or member of our Street Team

Providing this information is entirely voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Referring website
  • General location data (such as country)

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website, improve performance and maintain website security.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Send newsletters and updates that you have requested.
  • Respond to enquiries.
  • Manage newsletter subscriptions.
  • Manage ARC applications.
  • Manage Street Team applications.
  • Provide advance reader copies and related communications.
  • Improve our website and reader experience.
  • Analyse website performance.
  • Prevent fraud or misuse.
  • Comply with our legal obligations.

We will never sell your personal information.

ARC and Street Team Applications

If you apply to become an Advance Reader (ARC) or a member of our Street Team, we may collect additional information that you choose to provide, including your preferred reading formats, social media profiles, reviewing history, reading interests, previous ARC experience or any other information relevant to your application.

We use this information solely to:

  • assess your suitability for the relevant programme;
  • communicate with you about your application and participation;
  • manage ARC and Street Team activities;
  • distribute advance reader copies;
  • help ensure advance copies are distributed fairly and effectively; and
  • consider you for future ARC or Street Team opportunities.

Participation in these programmes is entirely voluntary. Providing application information does not guarantee selection.

We retain application information only for as long as reasonably necessary to administer our reader programmes, maintain accurate records and consider future applications, unless you request deletion of your personal information where you have the right to do so.

Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send updates about:

  • New book releases
  • Cover reveals
  • Exclusive content
  • Reader opportunities
  • ARC applications
  • Street Team opportunities
  • Promotions
  • Events
  • Other news relating to J.A. Williams

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email or by contacting us directly.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data using one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent;
  • Performance of a contract;
  • Compliance with legal obligations; or
  • Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your rights and freedoms.

Third-Party Services

To operate this website, we may use trusted third-party service providers, including but not limited to the following:

  • Mailchimp (email marketing)
  • Google Analytics
  • Meta (Facebook and Instagram)
  • BookFunnel
  • Amazon (retail links)
  • Website hosting providers

These providers may process personal information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic and, where you have given your consent, support marketing activities.

For further information, please see our Cookie Policy.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Newsletter subscribers remain subscribed until they unsubscribe or request deletion.

Information relating to ARC or Street Team applications may be retained for future recruitment and administration unless you request deletion where applicable.

Website analytics data is retained in accordance with the settings of the relevant analytics provider.

International Transfers

Some of the third-party providers we use may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • request access to your personal information;
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • request deletion of your personal information;
  • request restriction of processing;
  • object to certain processing activities;
  • withdraw your consent at any time where processing relies upon consent; and
  • request transfer of your personal information where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.

However, no website or method of internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Although the themes of J.A. Williams’ books are intended for a mature audience, this website may be accessed by visitors of all ages.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent where required by law, we will delete that information promptly.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers, social media platforms and external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or website functionality.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the effective date shown at the top.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

J.A. Williams

Email: hello@jawilliams.ink

If you are dissatisfied with how your personal information has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner’s Office

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

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