Effective Date: December 2025
Last Updated: December 04, 2025
This Cookie Policy sets out how Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 14261864), uses cookies and similar technologies on the official website of Sarah Smith (“the Author”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They store information that may be read later by the website. Cookies serve various purposes such as enabling site functionality, improving user experience, and, on some websites, tracking browsing behaviour for advertising or analytics.
Types of cookies include:
- Session cookies – temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – remain on your device until deleted or expired.
- First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies – set by external services used by the website.
2. Our Use of Cookies
This website is dedicated to presenting and promoting the literary works of Sarah Smith. It is purely informational and does not collect, track, or analyse visitor data.
We only use strictly necessary cookies required for the basic operation and performance of the website, including:
- Cookies that ensure pages load and display correctly.
- Cookies related to website security and functionality.
- Session cookies that remember temporary settings during a single visit.
These cookies do not store personal data and are not used to identify visitors.
3. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., Amazon Kindle, social media). These external websites may set their own cookies, which are outside of our control and governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies.
We encourage visitors to review those policies directly. Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd cannot be held responsible for the cookie practices of external sites.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
As we do not use non-essential cookies, you will not be asked for consent upon visiting the site. However, you can manage all cookies (including necessary ones) via your browser settings.
You can:
- Delete all existing cookies.
- Block all or specific cookies.
- Receive alerts before cookies are stored.
⚠️ Please note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair the website’s functionality.
Useful links for managing cookies:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the PECR, consent is not required for cookies that are:
- Used solely to carry out the transmission of a communication.
- Strictly necessary to provide an online service explicitly requested by the user.
Since this website only uses essential cookies, we are not required to display a cookie banner or obtain user consent. Nevertheless, we provide this policy in the interest of transparency and best practice.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, best practices, or the structure of our website. Updates will be posted on this page and marked with a new “Last Updated” date.
We encourage visitors to revisit this policy periodically.
7. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or the handling of cookies in relation to Sarah Smith’s works, please contact:
📧 Email: antarcticdeveloperpublisher@gmail.com
🏢 Company: Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd
📌 Registered Office: England, United Kingdom
📄 Company Number: 14261864