Privacy Policy
Last updated: [14 October 2026]
1. Who we are:
This website is run by Terence Jeal, trading as Wordsmith Spain Publications, based in Spain. For any question about your personal data, contact us at [terence@slowmorningsinspain.com].
2. What information we collect:
When you register as a member, we ask for:
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your name
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your email address
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your country of residence
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your book code (optional – if you own the book Slow Mornings & Strong Coffee)
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a password (stored securely by our website platform, Wix)
If you use the newsletter sign-up form, we collect your name, email address and country of residence.
We do not ask for sensitive information such as passport numbers, residency documents or financial details.
3. Why we use it, and our legal basis:
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To run your membership account and give you access to the areas you are entitled to. Legal basis: it is necessary to provide the service you asked for.
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To check your book code and give Book Owners their extra access. Legal basis: the same.
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To send you the newsletter and updates, only if you ticked the box to say you want them. Legal basis: your consent.
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To send service emails, such as a welcome message or a notice that your access has changed. Legal basis: it is necessary to provide the service.
4. Your newsletter choices:
We send newsletters only to people who have actively ticked the box. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every newsletter, or by emailing us.
5. Who we share your data with:
We do not sell your data and we do not give your personal details to advertisers. If we offer advertising on this site in future, advertisers will only see overall figures, such as the number of members, and not information about individuals.
We use the following service providers, who process data on our behalf:
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Wix.com, which hosts the website and holds the member list
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[The provider behind the AI Legal Assistant, if members’ questions are sent to it?]
Some of these providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where they do, they are required to apply recognised safeguards.
6. The AI Legal Assistant:
The AI Legal Assistant gives general information only. It is not legal advice, and it does not replace a qualified lawyer or the official Spanish authorities. It does not store personal data. Please do not type sensitive personal details into it, such as passport or residency numbers.
7. Cookies:
This website uses cookies that are needed for it to work, and, with your permission, for analytics. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies using the banner when you first visit, and change your choice at any time.
8. How long we keep your data:
We keep your membership details for as long as your account is active. If you ask us to delete your account, we will delete your details within [30 days]. Newsletter details are kept until you unsubscribe.
9. Your rights:
You have the right to ask us to:
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show you the personal data we hold about you
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correct anything that is wrong
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delete your data
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restrict or object to how we use it
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give you your data in a portable format
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withdraw your consent at any time (for example, to the newsletter)
To use any of these rights, email [terence@slowmorningsinspain.com]. We will reply within one month.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Spanish data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (aepd.es), or to the authority in your own country.
10. Changes to this policy
If we change this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page.
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