1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how lordofwater.com ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Mike King, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website or sign up to receive communications from us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We will only use the information you provide in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Email address — when you subscribe to receive chapters, updates, or communications via our opt-in forms
- First name — when you provide it as part of a subscription or contact form
- Usage data — standard website analytics including pages visited, time on site, device type, and browser information (collected anonymously via analytics tools)
- Cookies — small data files stored on your device to improve site functionality and remember your preferences
We do not collect payment information directly. Any purchases are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information you provide is used solely for the following purposes:
- To deliver the Lord of Water chapters, updates, and content you requested
- To send occasional email updates about the Lord of Water trilogy, new releases, and behind-the-scenes content
- To improve the website experience based on anonymised usage patterns
- To respond to enquiries you send us directly
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Email Communications
By subscribing to our mailing list, you consent to receiving email communications from us. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time and your information will be removed from our mailing list promptly.
We use Systeme.io to manage our email subscriptions and communications. Your email address and name are stored securely within their platform. You can review Systeme.io's privacy policy at systeme.io/privacy-policy.
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (data collected anonymously)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some features of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process data on our behalf:
- Hostinger — website hosting
- Systeme.io — email marketing and subscription management
- Google Fonts — typography (fonts loaded from Google's servers)
Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies. We select only reputable providers and do not authorise them to use your data for any purpose beyond providing services to us.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Our website is served over HTTPS (secure connection). Subscriber data is stored within Systeme.io's secure platform.
No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
- Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the basis for processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Children's Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
10. 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 date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us: