Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 19 September 2025

1. Who We Are
This website is the personal and professional site of author and screenwriter Vaughan Anstee. Our website address is: https://vbanstee.com.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We are committed to our visitors' privacy and collect only the essential information needed to operate our website and keep you informed.

Newsletter Sign-up: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this information solely for the purpose of sending you emails about new releases, important news, and other related content you have consented to receive. You may also voluntarily provide your name or a message, which will be treated with the same level of care.

Analytics: Like most websites, we use an analytics service to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects anonymous data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. We use this data to improve the website's functionality and user experience.

Cookies: Our website uses only strictly necessary cookies for core functionality. For example, to support interactive features or embedded content. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking.

3. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal data. Your information is shared only with the following essential third-party service providers:

Newsletter Communications: I personally manage my mailing list and send email updates directly. Your email address is stored securely in my email client and is not shared with any third-party marketing platforms.

MailerLite: to manage our mailing list and send emails.

This site also contains links to third-party websites (like Amazon and X). This privacy policy does not cover those external sites.

4. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time. Analytics data is retained for a period necessary to analyze website trends.

5. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:

Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided in every email.

Request to see the personal data we hold about you.

Request that we erase any personal data we hold about you.

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

6. How We Protect Your Data
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.