Privacy Policy
Last updated: 7 October 2026
Maclaw Publishing Company Ltd. ("Maclaw Publishing", "we", "us" or "our") values the trust you place in us and is fully committed to safeguarding your personal data.
This document outlines our practices regarding the collection, usage, storage, and protection of information when you interact with our digital platforms, utilize our services, or reach out to us directly.
1. About Us
This website is managed by: Maclaw Publishing
URL: www.maclawpublishing.co.uk
Contact Email: admin@maclawpublishing.co.uk
Under current UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, Maclaw Publishing serves as the data controller, determining the method and purpose of your personal information processing.
For queries regarding this policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at the email provided above.
2. Data Collection
We gather information that you provide of your own volition while navigating our site.
For instance, through enquiry or feedback forms, we may collect:
Your full name
Electronic mail address
Contact phone number
Any specific details or messages included in your submission. Pleas do not include any personal details such as your date of birth or National Insurance number on this website.
Additionally, technical data may be automatically logged during your visit. This includes your IP address, browser and device specifications, operating system, and general navigation patterns on the site.
Automated collection is primarily driven by cookies and similar analytics technologies utilized across our platform.
3. Purpose of Processing
We process your data for legitimate commercial objectives, notably to:
Address your inquiries and process feedback;
Reach you via phone or email to follow up on requests;
Share information regarding Maclaw Publishing and our professional offerings;
Provide updates on services you have specifically requested;
Refine our website performance and overall client experience;
Keep accurate records of all digital correspondence;
Ensure the safety and technical stability of our platform; and
Adhere to all relevant legal and regulatory obligations.
Your data will only be used for the reasons it was originally gathered or for compatible purposes permitted by law.
4. Legal Grounds for Processing
We process data only when a valid legal basis exists under data protection laws.
When you submit an enquiry, processing is usually justified by our legitimate interest in managing and responding to your request effectively.
Other circumstances for processing include:
Where you have provided explicit consent;
To fulfill or initiate a contract with you;
To comply with our mandatory legal duties; or
To pursue legitimate interests that do not infringe upon your fundamental rights.
Consent will only be sought when other legal bases are not applicable.
5. Communications and Feedback
Data submitted via our feedback channels is strictly used to evaluate and answer your messages.
We may use your contact details to facilitate necessary follow-ups regarding your specific inquiry.
Submitting a form does not constitute an automatic sign-up for marketing materials.
Any future direct marketing will be subject to appropriate notice and, where necessary, your clear consent.
6. Data Disclosure
We never sell your personal data.
Information may be shared with vetted third-party partners essential to our operations, including:
Hosting and infrastructure providers;
Wix, as our primary web development and hosting platform;
Communication and email service tools;
Security and analytics services;
Professional legal or financial consultants;
Legal authorities or government agencies when required by law; and
Ancillary service providers processing data on our behalf.
We ensure all third parties adhere to strict data protection standards through rigorous organizational arrangements.
7. Wix Integration
As our site is built through Wix, data submitted via our forms is processed and stored through their secure infrastructure.
Wix operates as our data processor, following the directives set by Maclaw Publishing as the controller.
Given Wix's global infrastructure, data may be processed internationally using approved safeguards for cross-border transfers.
For more specific details, please consult the Wix Privacy Policy.
8. Hosting and Cloudflare
Our domain is registered via Cloudflare.
Cloudflare's role as a registrar does not grant them broad access to your personal submissions. Their data involvement is strictly limited to the specific technical services we utilize.
All Cloudflare processing is governed by their standard privacy and service terms.
9. Cookie Usage
Our platform utilizes cookies—small files saved to your device—to enhance functionality.
Some are essential for basic site operations, while others assist with analytics and user preferences.
Wix and other integrated third-party services may place these technologies on your device.
We will seek your consent for non-essential cookies via a dedicated banner where required by law.
You can modify your preferences through your browser settings or our site's cookie management tool.
10. Online Commerce
Maclaw Publishing hosts an online shop section.
Currently, the shop may not facilitate active commerce. Should it become operational, we will collect data necessary for orders, including:
Name and delivery address;
Billing details;
Contact info (email/phone);
Transaction history and order specifics.
Payment details are typically handled by secure external processors rather than stored directly by us. We will update this policy when our commerce operations expand.
11. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was gathered.
Enquiry data is kept for a duration that allows for complete resolution and proper business record-keeping.
Retention periods vary based on legal requirements and the nature of the data. Once expired, information is securely purged or anonymized.
12. Security Protocols
We employ robust technical and organizational measures to prevent:
Unauthorized data access;
Loss or destruction;
Misuse or alteration; and
Unintended disclosure.
Portable and digital storage is never 100% immune to risk, though we strive for maximum security.
13. Global Data Transfers
Some service providers may operate outside the UK.
In such cases, we ensure that transfers are performed under legal frameworks that guarantee an equivalent level of protection for your information.
14. Your Legal Rights
Under data protection regulations, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you;
Correct any errors or inaccuracies;
Request the deletion of your data in specific scenarios;
Limit how we process your information;
Object to certain types of processing;
Request a data transfer to yourself or a third party; and
Withdraw your consent at any time.
Please reach out to Maclaw Publishing to exercise these rights.
15. Complaints Procedure
If you have concerns about our data handling, please contact us first to resolve the matter.
You also maintain the right to lodge a formal complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's regulatory body for data protection.
16. Protection of Minors
Our site is not intended for children. We do not intentionally gather data from minors via our forms.
If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please notify us immediately so we can remove it.
17. External Links
We may link to third-party sites not governed by this policy. We are not responsible for the content or privacy standards of external websites and advise you to review their policies separately.
18. Policy Revisions
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect evolving business practices or legal changes.
The "Last updated" date at the top will indicate when the most recent changes were made. We encourage regular review of this page.
19. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Maclaw Publishing
Email: admin@maclawpublishing.co.uk
Website: www.maclawpublishing.co.uk
Last updated: 7 October 2026