This Privacy Policy explains how Jdhwilkins ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website at jdhwilkins.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Jdhwilkins.com is operated by James Wilkins.
- Email: info.jdhwilkins@gmail.com
2. What Data We Collect
a) Mailing List Data
When you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address and any additional information you voluntarily provide. Your subscription data is managed via Substack, which may store and process this data in the United States. You can opt out at any time.
b) Voluntary Tips and Donations
The site includes an optional tip jar feature powered by Ghost and processed by Stripe. If you choose to leave a tip, your payment is handled entirely by Stripe — we do not collect, store, or process your card details ourselves. We may receive a record that a payment was made, along with any name or message you voluntarily include. Use of this feature is completely optional.
c) Automatically Collected Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
d) Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the site functions properly and to analyse site usage.
3. How We Collect Your Data
- When you subscribe to our mailing list via Substack
- If you choose to leave a voluntary tip via the tip jar (processed by Stripe)
- Automatically through cookies and analytics tools
4. How We Use Your Data
- Send email updates or newsletters (with your consent)
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve site performance and content
- Maintain site security and prevent misuse
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent — for email subscriptions and optional communications
- Legitimate interests — for site security, performance improvements, and analytics
- Legal obligation — where required by law
6. Third-Party Services
- Ghost — website hosting and infrastructure
- Substack — email newsletter delivery and mailing list management (data may be processed in the United States)
- Stripe — payment processing for voluntary tips and donations (data processed in the United States). We do not store payment card details. See Stripe's Privacy Policy for details.
- Google Analytics — website analytics and performance tracking
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers are based outside the UK, including in the United States. Where we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR. Substack, Inc. is based in the United States — please refer to Substack's Privacy Policy for details.
8. Cookies
We use:
- Essential cookies — required for site functionality and security
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors use the site
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
9. Data Retention
- Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: in accordance with Google Analytics retention settings
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
10. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data.
11. Third-Party Privacy Policies
This website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
12. 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.
13. Contact and Complaints
Email: info.jdhwilkins@gmail.com
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).