Devil’s Rock Books respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.

This policy is written to meet transparency expectations under UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR. 

Contact email: he***@******************ng.com

Last updated: Wednesday 14 January 2026

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Who we are

Devil’s Rock Books is a website that recommends and curates books and links out to third-party retailers. This website is operated by Devil’s Rock Publishing (referred to in this policy as “Devil’s Rock Books”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

If you need our postal address for your footer/legal pages, add it here: 6 Mendip Way, Corby, England, NN18 8GJ.

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The personal data we collect

Depending on how you use the site, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Information you provide to us

If you contact us (for example via email or a contact form), you may provide your name, email address and the content of your message.

If you sign up to a newsletter, you may provide your email address and, if you choose, your name.

If the site allows comments, you may provide your name (or username), email address and your comment content.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, device and browser information, pages visited, and approximate location (for example, city-level). This is typically collected through server logs, security tools, and (where enabled) analytics and cookie technologies.

Affiliate link information

We use affiliate links (including links to Amazon, Kobo and Barnes & Noble). When you click an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use tracking technologies (such as cookies) to attribute purchases. We do not control how these third parties track you, but we explain this in “Third-party links and affiliate retailers” below.

How we use your personal data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries and messages you send us

• To send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed

• To operate, maintain, secure and improve the website

• To understand how people use the site so we can improve content and navigation (where analytics is enabled)

• To maintain records necessary for admin, compliance, and dispute handling if needed

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Our lawful bases for processing

UK GDPR requires us to have a lawful basis for using personal data. The lawful basis depends on what we’re doing with it. 

In most cases, we rely on:

Consent

When you opt in to receive newsletters, or when you accept non-essential cookies (where we use a cookie banner).

Legitimate interests

When we respond to messages, keep the site secure, prevent abuse/spam, and understand site performance (where this is proportionate and does not override your rights).

Legal obligation

Where we must keep certain records to comply with the law (for example, if a legal request is made, or to meet regulatory requirements).

You have rights related to these lawful bases, including the right to withdraw consent at any time where consent is used. 

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Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality, security, and (where enabled) analytics and affiliate tracking.

Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly. Others are optional and used only if you consent (for example, certain analytics cookies).

If you have a separate Cookie Policy, link it here: www.devilsrockbooks.com/cookies.

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Third-party links and affiliate retailers

Devil’s Rock Books links to third-party sites, including retailers such as Amazon, Kobo and Barnes & Noble, and we may add other retailers over time. When you click a link and leave our site, the third party’s own privacy policy and cookie policy will apply.

Affiliate links may include tracking that allows a retailer or affiliate network to recognise that you arrived from Devil’s Rock Books. We don’t receive your payment details, and we don’t see the full information about what you buy. We may receive reporting that a purchase happened and that it generated a commission.

Who we share your data with

We may share limited personal data with trusted service providers that help us run the website, such as:

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers

• Email/newsletter delivery providers (if you subscribe)

• Spam prevention and security tools

• Analytics providers (if enabled)

We only share what is necessary for the service they provide to us, and where appropriate we use contractual protections.

International data transfers

Some of our service providers or affiliate partners may process data outside the UK. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we aim to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (for example, adequacy regulations or contractual protections).

How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

As a general guide:

• Enquiry messages are kept for as long as we need to respond and maintain reasonable records, then deleted or anonymised

• Newsletter subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe (and we may keep a minimal suppression record to ensure we honour your preferences)

• Technical logs and security records are typically retained for a limited period, then rotated or deleted

Exact retention can vary depending on what systems we use and what’s required for security and compliance.

Your data protection rights

You have rights under UK data protection law. These include the right to request access to your personal data, ask for it to be corrected or deleted, restrict or object to certain processing, and (in some circumstances) data portability. 

If we rely on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time (for example, by unsubscribing from emails). 

To exercise your rights, contact us at he***@******************ng.com.

You also have the right to complain to the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). 

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no website or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s privacy

Devil’s Rock Books is intended for a general audience and is not designed for children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top will always show when changes were made.