Terms & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 06.11.25

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TJ Green Author (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://tjgreenauthor.com/ (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

TJ Green Author
PO BOX 28, CTT Vila do Bispo, 8651-909, Portugal
tjgreenauthor@tjgreenauthor.com
+351 927387992

For any questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at: tjgreenauthor@tjgreenauthor.com

3. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data about you:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or account registration
  • Comments or content you post on our Site
  • Correspondence with us

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Device information and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
  • Referring website addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)

Third-party information:

  • Analytics data from services like Google Analytics
  • Social media information if you interact with us through social platforms

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by GDPR:

  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, cookie usage)
  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract
  • Legitimate Interest: When we have a legitimate business interest (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud, direct marketing to existing customers)
  • Legal Obligation: When we must process data to comply with legal requirements

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website services
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To analyse website usage and improve our content and user experience
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
  • To personalize your experience on our Site

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Contact form submissions: 3 years from last contact
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics data: Typically 26 months (as per Google Analytics default settings)
  • Account data: Until account deletion is requested
  • Legal or contractual requirements: As required by applicable law

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to help operate our website, including:

  • Web hosting services: IONOS
  • Email marketing platforms: Mailerlite
  • Analytics services: Google Analytics

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our legal rights.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

We ensure all third parties are GDPR-compliant and have appropriate data protection measures in place.

8. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your personal data when it’s no longer necessary for the purposes it was collected, or you withdraw consent.

Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data under certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and transfer it to another controller.

Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [DATA PROTECTION EMAIL]. We will respond to your request within one month.

10. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers with regular security updates and patches
  • Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Data backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Employee training on data protection practices

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of certain analytics services:

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as email notification).

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: tjgreenauthor@tjgreenauthor.com
Address: PO BOX 28, CTT Vila do Bispo, 8651-909, Portugal
Phone: +351 927387992

Supervisory Authority:
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. You can find your local authority here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en


Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (Google Analytics)
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising (if applicable)
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.