Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Introduction

Foxtail Green Press is an independent publishing imprint operated by James McCoy, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it and your rights under UK data protection law.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you contact us through our website. This information may include your name, email address and any information you choose to include in your message. We use this information solely to respond to your enquiry and, where appropriate, continue correspondence relating to it. We do not currently operate a mailing list or offer customer accounts through this website.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to respond to enquiries and correspondence, provide information about our books and publishing activities when requested, and maintain the security and proper operation of our website. Our lawful basis for processing information submitted through our contact form is our legitimate interest in responding to enquiries and managing correspondence. We do not sell personal information or use contact form submissions for unsolicited marketing.

Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

Our website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process certain technical information necessary to operate the website. When you purchase one of our books, you will be directed to an external retailer: Payhip for digital books or Amazon for books available through its stores. Purchases, payments and associated customer information are handled by those platforms according to their respective privacy policies. Foxtail Green Press does not collect or store payment card details through this website.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies provided by Squarespace to support essential website functions, security and performance. Some cookies may require your consent, depending on their purpose. Where required, you will be given the opportunity to manage your cookie preferences. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain correspondence only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to enquiries, manage any continuing correspondence or meet applicable legal obligations. Information that is no longer required will be securely deleted.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be processed by trusted service providers where necessary to operate our website or email services. We may also disclose information where required by law.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where personal information is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards required by applicable data protection law.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you; ask us to correct inaccurate information; request deletion; object to certain uses; and request restrictions on processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent data protection regulator.

Contact

James McCoy, trading as Foxtail Green Press
Edinburgh, Scotland
hello@foxtailgreenpress.co.uk

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on this page.