Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 16 November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how johnburningham.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information of visitors to our website. We are committed to respecting your privacy and handling your information in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We use only essential cookies required for the website to function. We do not use analytics or tracking cookies.
1. Who We Are
This website represents the work of children’s book author and illustrator John Burningham.
Website: johnburningham.co.uk
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: info@johnburningham.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
- Sign up for our email newsletter or mailing list.
Data collected: Email address, plus any optional information you choose to submit.
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
We do not use Google Analytics, advertisements, or tracking technologies.
Our website may collect general, non-identifying technical information through cookieless, privacy-friendly analytics (Independent Analytics), such as:
- Page views
- Device/browser type
- Anonymous visit patterns
This information cannot identify individuals and helps us maintain and improve the website.
3. Embedded Content (YouTube Videos)
- Our website uses YouTube video embeds via Elementor’s Video Widget with privacy-enhanced mode enabled.
- YouTube does not set cookies until a visitor actively presses “Play”.
- Once a video is played, YouTube may collect data in accordance with its own policies.
- We do not control how YouTube processes this data.
4. How We Use Your Information
- Sending newsletters or updates (if you subscribed)
- Responding to enquiries
- Maintaining site functionality, performance, and security
We do not perform automated decision-making or profiling.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
- Consent – when you subscribe to our mailing list
- Legitimate Interests – for essential website operation, security, and anonymous analytics
6. How We Store and Protect Data
- Secure hosting
- Malcare security protection
- Routine software maintenance and updates
Your email address is stored securely and used exclusively for mailing list communications.
7. Data Retention
- Email addresses are kept until you unsubscribe.
- Anonymous website performance data may be retained for internal review.
You may request deletion of your data at any time.
8. Sharing Your Data
- We do not sell or share your data.
- Your information may be processed by email service providers and hosting/security services required for site operation.
- All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant and act only on our instructions.
9. Your Rights
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, email us at: info@johnburningham.co.uk. You may also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. Cookie Policy
We aim to use as few cookies as possible. This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality and does not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies.
We display a short notice stating: “This website uses only essential cookies required for its operation. No tracking or analytics cookies are used.”
Cookies Used on This Site
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|
| elementor | Ensures Elementor-built pages load correctly and maintain layout. Contains no personal data. | Persistent | Essential |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Ensures WordPress emoji functionality works in your browser. Contains no personal data. | Session | Essential |
Non-Essential Cookies
We do not use Google Analytics, advertising, social media, personalisation, or cross-site tracking cookies.
Third-Party Cookies (When You Interact)
- If you play an embedded YouTube video, YouTube/Google may set cookies according to their own policies.
- Cookies are only set after you click “Play”.
- We do not control YouTube’s cookie behaviour.
Managing Cookies
You may block or delete cookies using your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the site to function properly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law or website functionality. The “Last updated” date indicates the newest version.
Contact
If you have questions about this Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: info@johnburningham.co.uk
