Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: February 2025

1. Introduction

Children's Book Illustration ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website childrens-book-illustration.co.uk.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out our contact form
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit an illustrator application
  • Correspond with us via email

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Company/organisation name
  • Message content

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and requests
  • Connect publishers and commissioners with illustrators
  • Send you relevant information about our services
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Analyse website usage and trends
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Illustrators: When you enquire about commissioning an illustrator, we may share your contact details with the relevant artist
  • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website and conduct our business
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at enquiries@childrens-book-illustration.co.uk.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: