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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how theostjohn.com (“the Site”), the official website of author Theo St. John (“I”, “me”), collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit the Site or join the reader newsletter. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1.Who is responsible for your data

The Site is operated by the author Theo St. John. The Site is based in Portugal and, where applicable, processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For any privacy question, contact theostjohn.author@gmail.com.

2.What information I collect

3.How I use your information

4.Legal basis for processing

Where the GDPR applies, I rely on: your consent — for sending newsletter emails and for non-essential (analytics and advertising) cookies, which you give by subscribing or by accepting cookies, and may withdraw at any time; and legitimate interests — for keeping the Site secure and understanding aggregate usage.

5.Cookies and tracking

The Site uses cookies. Essential cookies are needed for the Site to function and to remember your cookie choice. Analytics and advertising cookies — including the Meta (Facebook) Pixel — help measure traffic and advertising performance, and load only after you accept cookies in the consent banner. You can withdraw consent or manage cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6.Service providers and sharing

I do not sell your personal information. I use trusted service providers who process data on my behalf, each under their own privacy policy:

Some of these providers are based outside the European Union, including in the United States. Where personal data is transferred internationally, it is protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

7.How long I keep your data

I keep your subscription data for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from active mailing lists. Usage data is retained only in aggregate form.

8.Your rights

Where the GDPR applies, you have the right to access the personal data I hold about you, to correct it, to request its deletion, to object to or restrict its processing, to receive a copy in a portable format, and to withdraw consent at any time. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in every email. To exercise any right, email theostjohn.author@gmail.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your data protection authority — in Portugal, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados (CNPD).

9.Children

The Site and the newsletter are not directed at children under 16, and I do not knowingly collect personal data from them.

10.External links

The Site links to third-party websites such as Amazon, Kobo, Goodreads and social media platforms. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; please review their own policies.

11.Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above will always reflect the most recent version.

12.Contact

For any question about this policy or your personal data, contact theostjohn.author@gmail.com.