PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY

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Your Privacy matters. This page explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you visit the site.

Last Updated: 28th July 2026

ON THIS PAGE

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1. Introduction

2. Information We Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

4. Email & Newsletter Communications

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

6. Third-Party Services

7. Data Security

8. Your Rights

9. Data Retention

10. Changes To This Policy

11. Contact

01

INTRODUCTION

Your privacy matters.

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Martin Caldwell (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects your information when you visit martincaldwell.com (“the Website”).

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Newsletter subscription details

We may also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Referring website addresses

This information helps us understand how visitors use the Website and improve the experience.

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How We Use Your Information

We use information collected through the Website to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages
  • Send newsletters and updates (where you have opted in)
  • Improve Website performance and content
  • Monitor Website security and prevent misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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Email & Newsletter Communications

If you subscribe to the Stay One Step Ahead newsletter, we will collect your email address and any information you choose to provide.

Newsletter communications may include:

  • New book announcements
  • Writing updates
  • Case Files articles
  • Research insights
  • Events and appearances
  • Subscriber-exclusive content

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This Website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the Website.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember preferences
  • Analyse Website traffic
  • Improve performance and usability

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that some Website features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

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Third-Party Services

The Website may use trusted third-party services, including:

  • Website analytics providers
  • Email marketing services
  • Social media platforms
  • Book retailers and external websites

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

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Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure or loss.

However, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Your Rights

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your information 
  • Restriction of processing
  • Objection to certain uses of your information 
  • Data portability where applicable

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

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Data Retention

Personal information will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time.

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Changes To This Policy

This Privacy & Cookies Policy may be updated from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page together with the revised date shown above.

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CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookies Policy or how your information is handled, please use the contact form available on the Contact page.