Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/01/2026

Nightmare Nook Books (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://nightmarenookbooks.co.uk (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our Website or interact with us.

1. Who We Are

Business name: Nightmare Nook Books
Website: https://nightmarenookbooks.co.uk
Contact us: hello@nightmarenookbooks.co.uk

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact information – such as your name and email address (for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)

  • Subscription data – if you sign up via Substack or mailing lists

  • Purchase-related data – if you make a purchase (handled securely via third-party providers)

  • Technical data – including IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited

  • Usage data – information about how you use our Website

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when you:

  • Subscribe to emails or newsletters

  • Contact us via forms or email

  • Make a purchase or enquiry

  • Browse or interact with our Website

  • Interact with us through third-party platforms (such as Substack or social media)

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and manage our Website

  • Send newsletters, updates, and book drop announcements (where you have consented)

  • Respond to enquiries or messages

  • Process orders and payments (via third-party providers)

  • Improve our Website and content

  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – where you have opted in to receive communications

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to fulfil an order or service

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our Website and services

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

6. Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our emails, we will only send you content you have agreed to receive. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We may use third-party email platforms (such as Substack) to manage subscriptions. These providers are responsible for securely handling your data in line with their own privacy policies.

7. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the Website functions correctly

  • Analyse traffic and usage

  • Improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy (if applicable).

8. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email and newsletter platforms

  • Payment processors

  • Analytics providers

These third parties only process data on our behalf and are required to keep it secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

For more information, visit https://ico.org.uk.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

13. 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.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Email: hello@nightmarenookbooks.co.uk