Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 19th November 2019

Last Updated: 11th May 2025

At Brogan Thomas Books, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us. Whether you're browsing our website, signing up for our newsletter, or purchasing a book, we are committed to protecting your information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information and explains your rights.

For the purposes of the GDPR, Brogan Thomas Books (https://broganthomas.com/) is the “data controller.” If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@broganthomas.com

Postal Address: Clooncose, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland

2. Data We Collect

We collect personal data to provide and improve our services. The data we collect falls into the following categories:

A. Data You Provide to Us

You may provide personal data when you:

Sign up for free content (e.g., eBooks, videos, offers):
Data collected: Email address, first name, last name.

Purchase a book directly from us:
Data collected: Name, email address, phone number, payment method (payment details are handled securely by our payment processor).

Submit a media enquiry via our contact form:
Data collected: Name, email address, phone number, and any additional personal data provided in the message.

B. Data We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website (https://broganthomas.com/), we may collect:

Browser type, operating system, and domain name of your internet service provider.
Information collected through cookies (see our Cookie Policy for details).

Accessibility Widget
We use an accessibility widget provided by Skynet Technologies to enhance the usability of our website for all visitors. The widget may collect anonymised data, such as user preferences, to improve accessibility features. This data is not linked to any personally identifiable information. For more information, please review Skynet Technologies' Privacy Policy.

This data is used to improve website functionality and user experience. We do not link this information to any personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We only use your personal data when legally permitted. Most commonly, we use it to:

Process and manage your use of our website.
Respond to your questions, comments, and requests.
Deliver marketing communications (if you’ve opted in).
Improve our services and website through usage analysis.

4. Sharing Your Data

We take your privacy seriously and do not sell your data. However, we may share your personal data with:

Service Providers: Third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as payment processors and email platforms.
Advertising Platforms: Social media platforms like Facebook and Google Ads to create custom audiences and improve targeting.

We ensure all third parties comply with GDPR and have appropriate data protection measures in place.

5. Data Security

We use robust security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

Encryption of sensitive data.
Secure servers and firewalls.
Regular reviews of our security practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data.
Restriction: Ask us to limit the processing of your data.
Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@broganthomas.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 16 years old. If you are under 16, please do not provide any personal data. If we discover that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will delete it promptly.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website performance. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Amazon or Goodreads. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. Significant changes will be communicated via email where applicable.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@broganthomas.com

Postal Address: Clooncose, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland

Revision History

19th November 2019: Initial policy created.
11th May 2025: Updated for clarity, compliance, and user-friendliness.