Privacy Policy

Last updated: 13/01/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use this website (afsitaru.com).

1) Who we are

This website is operated by A. F. Sitaru (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are the data controller for the personal data described in this policy.

Contact email: info@afsitaru.com
Website: afsitaru.com

If you have questions about this policy or want to exercise your data protection rights, contact us using the email above. If you are in the UK, you can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

2) The personal data we collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

A) Newsletter sign-ups
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:

• Your name (first name or full name) and email address

• Subscription metadata such as sign-up date/time, consent status, and (depending on your email platform) IP address or confirmation logs

B) Emails you send us
If you email us, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message.

C) Technical data (server logs)
Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically log technical information when you visit, such as IP address, device/browser type, pages visited, and timestamps (used for security and performance).

D) Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies. See section 8 for details.

3) How we use your data

We use personal data to:

• Send you the newsletter and author/book updates you requested

• Manage subscriptions (including confirming sign-ups and processing unsubscribes)

• Respond to messages you send us

• Maintain website security and prevent abuse

4) Our lawful bases for processing

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

• Consent – for sending marketing emails/newsletters to individuals who opt in. (You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.) PECR rules require consent for most marketing emails to individuals.

• Legitimate interests – for essential website administration and security (e.g., preventing fraud, maintaining service reliability), where those interests are not overridden by your rights.

5) Who we share your data with

We share personal data only when necessary, for example with:

• Email marketing provider to manage newsletter subscriptions and send emails

• Website hosting and IT providers that store and deliver the website

• Service providers who help keep the site secure (e.g., spam or threat detection), if used

• Authorities if required by law

We do not sell your personal data.

6) International transfers

Some suppliers (especially email providers) may process data outside the UK. When this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses) as required by data protection law.

7) How long we keep your data

• Newsletter data: kept while you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we may keep a minimal record (e.g., your email address and unsubscribe status) to ensure we respect your preferences.

• Emails to us: kept as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping.

• Security logs: kept for a limited time as needed for security and troubleshooting.

8) Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

• We use strictly necessary cookies needed for the site to function (for example, security-related cookies set by WordPress or the hosting environment).

• If we use analytics or marketing cookies now or in the future, we will ask for consent where required and explain what is used.

• Embedded videos (YouTube): Some pages may include embedded YouTube videos. When you press play, YouTube may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver the video and measure performance. We use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced embed mode where available, and we do not use analytics or advertising cookies on this website.

You can also control cookies via your browser settings.

9) Your data protection rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights including:

• Access (request a copy of your data)

• Rectification (correct inaccurate data)

• Erasure (delete data in certain circumstances)

• Restriction / objection (in certain circumstances)

• Data portability (in certain circumstances)

ICO provides an overview of individual rights under UK GDPR.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@afsitaru.com

10) Marketing emails (newsletter)

We only send newsletters to people who request them. Every email includes an unsubscribe link so you can stop receiving messages at any time. (PECR rules apply to marketing by electronic mail.)

11) Links to other websites

This site links to third-party sites (for example, Amazon and social media). When you click those links, those sites have their own privacy practices and cookies that we do not control.

12) Children

This website is not intended for children under 16. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will address it.

13) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised.