Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's a plain-English explanation of what we collect, why, and how we keep it safe.

Last updated: 6 March 2026

Who we are

This website is run by Phil Henry, a children's author based in Ashford, Kent. The site address is philhenry.co.uk. When we say "we" or "us" in this policy, that's who we mean.

What information we collect

We only collect information that you choose to give us:

  • Newsletter sign-up - your email address (and first name if you provide it)
  • Contact form - your name, email address, and your message
  • School visit enquiry - your name, school, email, phone number, and details of your request
  • Gated downloads - your email address when you download a free resource

We do not collect payment information, track you across other websites, or use advertising cookies.

Why we collect it

  • To send you newsletters and updates you've asked for
  • To reply to your messages and enquiries
  • To arrange school visits
  • To provide free downloadable resources

We process your data on the basis of your consent (you opted in) or our legitimate interest in responding to your enquiry.

Who sees your data

Your information is kept private. We may share data only with trusted services that help us run the site:

  • Email delivery - we use a transactional email service to send newsletters and confirmations
  • Hosting - the site is hosted on a secure server

We never sell, rent, or share your information with anyone else.

Cookies

We use a small number of cookies to keep the site working properly:

  • Essential cookies - these remember your login session and form security tokens. They're needed for the site to function.
  • Cookie preference - remembers whether you've accepted or declined cookies.

We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies.

How long we keep your data

  • Newsletter subscribers - until you unsubscribe (every email has an unsubscribe link)
  • Contact and school enquiries - for up to 12 months, then deleted
  • Download emails - kept with your newsletter subscription; removed if you unsubscribe

Your rights

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • See what data we hold about you
  • Ask us to correct or delete it
  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time
  • Withdraw your consent

Just drop us a message through the contact page and we'll sort it out promptly.

Children's privacy

This site is aimed at parents, teachers, and caregivers rather than children directly. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us and we'll delete it straight away.

Changes to this policy

If we update this policy, we'll post the new version here with a revised date. For significant changes, we'll let newsletter subscribers know by email.

Questions?

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please get in touch via the contact page. We're happy to help.