Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to Reading with Aphantasia. By accessing or using this website, you agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.
2. Content Ownership
All content on this website, including articles, reviews, guest posts, and any other written or visual material, is protected by copyright. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any of this content without permission from the site owner.
3. User-Generated Content
You may have the ability to comment on blog posts or engage with content through other user-generated features (e.g., guest posts). By submitting any content, you grant us the right to use, modify, and display it on the website. Content that violates these terms (e.g., spam, offensive language, or illegal content) will be removed.
4. Liability Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate and helpful information, Reading with Aphantasia is not responsible for any actions you take based on the advice, recommendations, or content posted on the website. Any opinions, advice, or information shared on the blog are solely for informational purposes, and you should seek professional advice where necessary.
5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities on this platform:
- Engaging in unlawful, harmful, or abusive conduct
- Spamming or sending unsolicited messages
- Disrupting the normal functioning of the website or attempting to gain unauthorized access
6. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites that are not owned or controlled by Reading with Aphantasia. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of these third-party websites.
7. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. By continuing to use the website after such changes, you agree to be bound by the updated terms.
8. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions will be governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be handled under the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in the UK.
9. Privacy
Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy below. By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at readingwithaphantasia@gmail.com.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10 June 2026
Who We Are
Reading with Aphantasia is a personal, non-commercial blog and community project. Our website address is: https://readingwithaphantasia.com
We are based in England, United Kingdom. This site is run by an individual, not a business. We are committed to handling your personal data responsibly in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
To get in touch: use the contact form on our website or email readingwithaphantasia@gmail.com.
What Data We Collect and Why
Contact Form
If you use the contact form on our site, we collect your name, email address, and message. We use this information only to respond to your enquiry.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests — to respond to messages sent to us.
We keep contact form submissions for 6 months, then delete them.
Mailing List
If you subscribe to updates about our community book rating project, we collect your email address (and name, if you provide it). This list is managed through EmailOctopus.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Legal basis: Consent — you actively signed up.
EmailOctopus stores your data on their servers. Their privacy policy is available at: https://emailoctopus.com/legal/privacy
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use the site (e.g. which pages are popular, where visitors come from). Google Analytics uses cookies and may collect your IP address (which Google anonymises), browser type, device type, and browsing behaviour on this site.
Legal basis: Consent — we only activate Google Analytics if you accept analytics cookies via our cookie banner.
Google’s privacy policy is available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data collected by Google Analytics is retained for 14 months.
Security
We use Wordfence Security to protect the site from malicious traffic, spam, and attacks. Wordfence may log IP addresses of visitors who trigger security rules.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests — to keep the website and its visitors safe.
Wordfence’s privacy policy: https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/
Server Logs
Our hosting provider (Ethernet Servers) automatically records basic access logs, including IP addresses and browser information, as part of standard server operation.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests — necessary to operate the website.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following:
Strictly Necessary (always active)
These are essential for the site to function and do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
wfvt_* | Wordfence security verification |
wordpress_test_cookie | Checks that your browser accepts cookies |
| LiteSpeed Cache cookies | Helps serve cached pages efficiently |
Analytics (require your consent)
These are only set if you accept cookies via our banner.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_ga_* | Google Analytics — session state | 2 years |
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner on our site, or by adjusting your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos or links from other websites). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you had visited those other websites directly — those sites may use cookies, collect data about you, and track your interactions with that content.
Third-Party Services
Here is a summary of the external services we use and how they relate to your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site analytics | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| EmailOctopus | Mailing list | https://emailoctopus.com/legal/privacy |
| Google Drive (via UpdraftPlus) | Automated weekly site backups | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| Ethernet Servers | Website hosting | https://www.ethernetservers.com/privacy |
| Wordfence | Security | https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/ |
We do not sell your personal data to anyone, and we do not use it for advertising or commercial purposes.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party services (including Google and EmailOctopus) may store or process data outside the UK. Where this happens, these providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards under UK GDPR (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent protections).
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectification — ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — ask us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction — ask us to limit how we use your data
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdrawal of consent — where we rely on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time (e.g. by unsubscribing from the mailing list, or declining analytics cookies)
- Portability — request your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch via the contact form or email readingwithaphantasia@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
- Website: https://ico.org.uk
- Helpline: 0303 123 1113
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of the page will always reflect when it was last revised. Significant changes will be noted in a site post.
This policy applies to the website readingwithaphantasia.com only. It does not cover our social media accounts — please refer to those platforms’ own privacy policies for how they handle your data.