Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Who We Are
This website is operated by Mushroom Publishing. Our website address is https://www.mushroompublishing.com. For all enquiries, please contact [email protected].
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you contact us via email. Our web server automatically collects standard log information including IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited. This data is used solely for security monitoring and troubleshooting.
Cookies
This site uses only essential cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics services. If you disable cookies in your browser, the site will continue to function normally.
Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content from other websites (such as videos or retailer links). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you have visited that website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content. Their privacy policies apply to any data they collect.
External Links
This site contains links to other websites, including online retailers where our books are sold. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you follow a link to another website, their privacy policy applies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Our website is hosted by ChemiCloud with servers in various locations. We may share information with service providers who assist in operating our websites, subject to confidentiality obligations and only to the extent necessary to provide their services.
Data Retention
Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries and maintain business records. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security purposes. We review the personal data we hold at regular intervals and delete or anonymise any data which is no longer necessary.
Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data from accidental loss, destruction or damage, and from unauthorised access, use or disclosure. Our security measures comply with applicable law, including UK GDPR.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, either by email or by notice on this website.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where we have no legitimate reason to retain it)
- Object to processing of your data
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.
Children
This website is intended for adults. Some books we publish may contain content not suitable for children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not provide us with any personal information, including your email address.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected].