PRIVACY POLICY

We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit www.amandageard.com, how it’s used, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the practices described here. Please note that this policy applies only to this website. If you follow links to other websites or platforms (for example, Amazon or social media sites), their own privacy policies will apply.

Information Collected

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Your name and email address (for example, if you sign up for our newsletter or use the contact form)

  • Your IP address

  • Information about how you use this site (pages visited, time spent, etc.)

Website Visitors & Analytics

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which automatically collects certain data to help operate and improve the site. This may include:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Pages you visit on this site and those you visited before arriving

  • Your IP address and general location

  • Interactions such as clicks, scrolling, and searches

Squarespace uses this data in a de-personalised and aggregated form to understand traffic patterns and improve performance. We do not access or store this data ourselves beyond the analytics tools provided by Squarespace.

Cookies

This website uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to help it function properly and to understand visitor behaviour.

  • Essential cookies are always used so Squarespace can securely deliver the site to you.

  • Analytics and performance cookies are only used if you accept them in the cookie banner. These help us understand how visitors interact with the site.

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time, but parts of the site may not work as intended without them. For more details, you can visit Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.

Newsletter

You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, news, and stories about Amanda’s books.


Email subscriptions are managed directly through Squarespace Email Campaigns, which securely stores your information and complies with GDPR.

  • Your email address will only be used to send newsletters from us.

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

  • We do not share, sell, or pass on your details to third parties.

Squarespace may collect data such as email open rates and link clicks to help us understand what content readers find most useful.

External Links

Our website includes links to third-party sites, such as booksellers and social media platforms (e.g., Amazon, Instagram, X/Twitter). We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing any personal data with them.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections to any inaccurate information

  • Ask for your data to be deleted from our records

If you’d like to exercise these rights or have questions about this policy, please visit the Contact page on this website.

Updated October 2025