Privacy Policy for BookHome.co.uk

Last Updated: 02-05-2026

1. Introduction

BookHome ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The data processor is SmithWrite Publishing Ltd and can be contacted via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

2. Data We Collect

Identity Data: Name and author name.

Contact Data: Email address, social media handles (e.g., for Facebook Group verification).

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies.

Submission Data: Book titles, descriptions, and cover images provided by authors.

3. How We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

To provide our service: We process your book submissions to list them on our database (Contractual Necessity).

Marketing: We send newsletters only where you have given express consent (Consent).

Security: We use IP logging to prevent spam and fraud (Legitimate Interests).

Affiliate Links: We track clicks to retailers to earn commissions which fund the site (Legitimate Interests).

4. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as you have an active account or listing with us. You may request deletion at any time.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you.

Correct inaccurate data.

Request "Erasure" (the right to be forgotten).

Object to processing or withdraw consent.
To exercise these rights, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

6. Third-Party Links

Our site contains affiliate links (e.g., Amazon). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use a small number of cookies to ensure the website functions correctly and to understand how the site is used.

Note: Analytical cookies do not identify you personally; they provide us with aggregate, anonymous data.

8. Affiliate Disclosure & Third Parties

As disclosed in our Terms and Conditions, we use affiliate links (Amazon, Apple, etc.). When you click these links, the third-party retailer may use their own cookies to track the referral. We do not have access to or control over these third-party cookies.

9. Data Storage and Security

Mailing list data is stored securely and is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Data is only accessible by SmithWrite Publishing for the specific purpose of the newsletter.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, we ask that you contact us first. Contact Form
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.