Last updated: 12/05/2026

Your privacy matters. This page explains what information is collected on this website, how it’s used, how it’s protected, and the rights you have over your data. Everything here is written to be clear, transparent, and respectful — no unnecessary tracking, no selling of data, no hidden surprises.

1. Who I Am

This website (armoody.com) is owned and operated by A. R. Moody, author and site administrator.

If you have questions about this policy or your data, you can contact me through the form on my website.

What This Policy Covers

This combined policy includes:

Privacy Policy
Data Protection Policy
Cookie Policy
Terms of Use
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Summary

It applies to all visitors, subscribers, and users of this website.

3. Privacy Policy

3.1. Information I Collect

Depending on how you interact with the site, I may collect:

Mailing List (MailPoet)

Email address
First name (optional)
IP address and subscription timestamp (automatic for GDPR)
Email open tracking (enabled)
Click tracking (disabled)

Contact Forms

Name
Email address
Message content
IP address (spam protection)

Comments (if enabled)

Name
Email
Comment text
IP address
Browser user agent (spam protection)

Analytics (if enabled)

anonymised usage data
page views
device type
referring pages

Server Logs (Krystal Hosting)

IP address
browser type
date/time of access
pages visited

3.2. How Your Data Is Used

Your data is used only for:

sending the emails you subscribed to
responding to messages
improving site performance
preventing spam and abuse
maintaining security
fulfilling legal obligations (GDPR)

I do not use your data for advertising or profiling.

3.3. Who Has Access to Your Data

Your data is accessed only by:

Me (the site owner)
MailPoet Sending Service (email delivery)
Krystal Hosting (database + server logs)

I do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties.

3.4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, your data is processed under:

Consent — when you subscribe or contact me
Legitimate interest — site security, analytics, spam prevention
Legal obligation — maintaining records of consent

You may withdraw consent at any time.

3.5. Data Retention

Mailing list data: kept until you unsubscribe
Contact form messages: kept only as long as needed
Comments: kept unless you request deletion
Analytics: anonymised and aggregated
Server logs: retained temporarily for security

You may request deletion at any time.

3.6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

access your data
correct your data
unsubscribe
request deletion
request a copy of your data
restrict or object to processing

To exercise these rights, contact me through the website or reply to any email I send.

3.7. Unsubscribing

Every email includes an unsubscribe link.
Clicking it removes you from the mailing list immediately.

3.8. Data Breach Procedures

If a data breach occurs, I will:

assess the situation immediately
notify affected subscribers
notify the ICO (UK) if required
take corrective action

This is a legal requirement under GDPR.

4. Data Protection Policy

4.1. How Your Data Is Protected

Your data is protected through:

secure hosting (Krystal)
encrypted connections (HTTPS)
restricted access to admin areas
regular security updates
spam and bot filtering
secure email delivery via MailPoet

I take data protection seriously and follow GDPR and UK GDPR requirements.

4.2. Where Your Data Is Stored

Your data may be stored in:

my WordPress database (UK/EU servers)
MailPoet’s sending system (for email delivery only)
secure backups of my site

All storage locations comply with GDPR and UK GDPR.

5. Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, to improve performance, and to support the mailing list.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

5.1. Essential Cookies

Used for:

WordPress functionality
security and spam prevention
remembering preferences

These cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.

5.2. MailPoet Cookies

Used for:

tracking whether an email was opened
preventing sign‑up abuse
managing subscription forms

MailPoet does not use cookies for advertising.

5.3. Analytics Cookies (if enabled)

Used for anonymised usage data such as:

page views
device type
referring pages

No personally identifiable information is collected.

5.4. Embedded Content Cookies

Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, social media posts) may set their own cookies.

Their privacy policies apply.

5.5. Managing Cookies

You can:

disable cookies in your browser
clear existing cookies
use private browsing modes

6. Terms of Use

6.1. Content Ownership

All content on this site — including text, images, tools, and downloads — is owned by A. R. Moody unless otherwise stated.

You may:

read and share links
quote short excerpts with credit

You may not:

copy full posts
republish content without permission
use my work for commercial purposes

6.2. Story Oracle & Tools

You may use the Story Oracle and other tools for:

personal inspiration
creative projects
non‑commercial writing

You may not:

resell the tools
embed them elsewhere
claim the generated content as your own tool

6.3. Mailing List

By subscribing, you agree to receive the emails described on the subscription page.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

6.4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage the site
misuse contact or subscription forms
post harmful or abusive content (if comments are enabled)

6.5. External Links

External sites may have their own policies.
I am not responsible for their content.

6.6. Disclaimer

All content is provided for informational and creative purposes only.
I make no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or availability.

6.7. Changes to These Terms

These terms may be updated occasionally.
The “Last updated” date will always reflect the latest version.

7. Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Summary

7.1. MailPoet (Email Delivery & Subscriber Management)

MailPoet acts as a data processor for:

storing subscriber information
sending emails
tracking opens (click tracking disabled)
preventing spam

MailPoet complies with GDPR and UK GDPR and provides its own DPA.

7.2. Krystal Hosting (Website & Database Storage)

Krystal acts as a data processor for:

storing the website database
maintaining server logs
ensuring site security and uptime

Krystal complies with GDPR and UK GDPR.

7.3. No Other Processors

Your data is not shared with advertisers, data brokers, or third‑party marketing platforms.

I do not sell or trade your information.

7.4. Your Rights