Privacy Policy
Last updated: 17 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Natalie Smith / ns books collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit this website, sign up to the newsletter, contact me, or take part in future book-related opportunities such as ARC sign-ups.
By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who I Am
This website is owned and operated by Natalie Smith / ns books.
Website: www.ns-books.com
Email: hello@ns-books.com
For the purposes of data protection law, Natalie Smith / ns books is the data controller for any personal information collected through this website.
What Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal information:
Newsletter sign-ups
When you sign up to my newsletter, I may collect:
Your name, if you choose to provide it
Your email address
Your newsletter preferences, if applicable
Information about whether you open or interact with newsletter emails
Contact forms and emails
If you contact me through this website or by email, I may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Any information you choose to include in your message
ARC sign-ups and book opportunities
If you apply to join an ARC team, street team, giveaway, or other book-related opportunity, I may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Your country or general location
Your preferred reading format
Your social media links or reviewer platform links
Your answers to application questions
Your content warning acknowledgement
Any other information you choose to provide as part of the application
Website usage information
This website may collect limited technical information, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
How you interact with the website
This may happen through cookies, analytics tools, or website hosting services.
How I Use Your Information
I may use your personal information to:
Send newsletter updates
Share book news, release updates, ARC opportunities, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates
Respond to messages or enquiries
Manage ARC applications, reviewer lists, and book-related opportunities
Keep records of newsletter subscribers, ARC readers, and communications
Improve this website and understand how visitors use it
Comply with legal obligations
I will not sell your personal information.
Lawful Basis for Processing
I process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Consent
I rely on your consent when you sign up to receive my newsletter or marketing emails. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email or by contacting me at hello@ns-books.com.
Legitimate interests
I may rely on legitimate interests to respond to enquiries, manage my author business, keep appropriate records, and understand how visitors use my website.
Legal obligation
I may process or retain information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
Newsletter and Marketing Emails
If you subscribe to my newsletter, you may receive emails about:
New releases
ARC opportunities
Book updates
Bonus content
Behind-the-scenes writing updates
Promotions, giveaways, or events
Future books in the Nataverse
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.
Newsletter emails are currently managed through Mailchimp. When you subscribe, your information may be processed by Mailchimp in accordance with their own privacy practices.
Sharing Your Information
I may share your personal information with trusted third-party services that help me operate this website and author business, including:
Website hosting and website management platforms, such as Squarespace
Newsletter and email marketing platforms, such as Mailchimp
Form, spreadsheet, or storage tools used to manage newsletter sign-ups, ARC applications, or reader information
Professional advisers or legal authorities if required by law
I only share information where necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to help the website function, remember preferences, measure website traffic, and understand how visitors use the site.
Some cookies may be essential for the website to work properly. Others, such as analytics or marketing cookies, may require your consent depending on how they are used.
You can usually adjust cookie settings through your browser or through any cookie banner or cookie settings tool available on this website.
How Long I Keep Your Information
I will only keep your personal information for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.
As a general guide:
Newsletter subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Contact form messages may be kept for as long as needed to respond and maintain appropriate records.
ARC application information may be kept for the duration of the ARC process and for a reasonable period afterwards for record-keeping and future book opportunities.
Website analytics information may be kept according to the retention settings of the relevant analytics or website platform.
You can request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting hello@ns-books.com.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information I hold about you
Ask for incorrect information to be corrected
Ask for your personal information to be deleted
Ask me to restrict how your information is used
Object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
Complain to a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, contact hello@ns-books.com.
If you are in the UK and have concerns about how your personal information is handled, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk.
International Transfers
Some third-party services used by this website, such as newsletter, website hosting, or analytics providers, may process personal information outside the UK.
Where this happens, those services are responsible for using appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Children’s Privacy
This website and newsletter are intended for readers aged 18 and over.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me at hello@ns-books.com and I will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Links to Other Websites
This website may include links to other websites, including social media platforms, retailer websites, reviewer platforms, or third-party services.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact:
Natalie Smith / ns books
Email: hello@ns-books.com