Privacy-Policy | Spiders in the Bubblegum

SYSTEM STATUS: REKREATION COMPLIANT // UK GDPR ACTIVE
LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 2026

Welcome to the data protection protocol for Spiders in the Bubblegum (operating globally via spidersinthebubblegum.com, spidersinthebubblegum.co.uk, and spidersinthebubblegum.se).

We are fully committed to protecting the privacy, names, and electronic coordinates of our readers, art collectors, and network visitors. This document outlines how your personal data is collected, securely processed, and managed in strict accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. THE DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for your personal information across this network is:

Brand Entity: Spiders in the Bubblegum
Lead Creator: Rachel Makepeace
Contact: Spidersinthebubblegum@gmail.com

2. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us via our online consoles. This includes:

Identity Data: Your first name, last name, or chosen pen name/pseudonym when signing our Guestbook or Contact Form.
Contact Data: Your email address when subscribing to the underground transmission list.
Technical & Usage Data: Basic, non-identifying cookies processed via Wix to analyze general website traffic patterns (e.g., whether you are visiting from the UK, Sweden, or elsewhere).

3. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA (LAWFUL BASIS FOR PROCESSING)

Under UK GDPR guidelines, we must have a valid legal reason to use your data. We process your information under the lawful basis of Consent and Legitimate Interests for the following specific purposes:

To instantly transmit digital reading files (the opening 3-chapter sneak peek of Shampoo Tears).
To distribute rare behind-the-scenes process updates, character profiles, exclusive novel related material, painting reveals, and future audiobook casting announcements.
To respond directly to professional inquiries, ARC review requests, or rights management communications received via our contact field.

Note: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Every automated email we send contains an explicit, one-click "Unsubscribe" node at the bottom edge.

4. DATA RETENTION & SECURITY PROTOCOLS

Security: Your information is securely stored within our encrypted Wix database infrastructure. We do not use external unverified data scraping tools.
Retention: We will only retain your personal data for as long as your subscription to the Spiders in the Bubblegum creative ecosystem remains active. If you choose to unsubscribe, your email coordinates are permanently deleted from our primary servers.
Third-Party Sharing: We never sell, rent, or trade your data to corporate marketing lists. Your data is only shared with trusted, legal system partners required to run our boutique storefronts (such as Wix for email distribution and Etsy/Printify if you place a physical merchandise order).

5. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS (UK & INTERNATIONAL)

As a citizen of the United Kingdom, Sweden, or the wider European zone, you hold strict statutory rights over your personal data under UK/EU data protection laws:

The Right of Access: You can request a digital copy of the exact data we hold about you.
The Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any misspelled names or outdated email coordinates.
The Right to Erasure: You can demand that we completely wipe your information from our database instantly.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a formal query via our homepage Guestbook contact form. If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the UK supervisory body, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)