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Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Privacy & Terms of Use

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6 April 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how Neil Meyer (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, www.neilsmeyer.com (“Site”). This Policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable data protection laws.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: such as your name and email address, when you voluntarily provide it via newsletter subscriptions or contact forms.

  • Usage Data: automatically collected information via cookies and similar technologies, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit.

  • Analytical Data: data collected through third-party analytics services to improve our Site and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you, for example by sending updates, newsletters, or responses to inquiries.

  • To provide and maintain our Site, ensuring it functions effectively and is tailored to your needs.

  • To analyse usage patterns and improve our content, design, and services.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: where you have given clear consent to the processing of your personal data for a specific purpose.

  • Contract: where processing is necessary for a contract we have with you.

  • Legal Obligation: where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

  • Legitimate Interests: where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, provided your rights do not override these interests.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further details.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Data Security and Retention

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

8. Your Rights

Under UK law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.

  • Request rectification or erasure of your personal data.

  • Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.

  • Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

  • Withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at: neil.meyer [at] gmail.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside the UK. In such cases, we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK law.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The current version will be posted on our Site with the “Effective Date.” We recommend that you review this Policy periodically.

11. Governing Law

This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes relating to this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: neil.meyer [at] gmail.com.

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Terms of Use

Effective Date: 6 April 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website www.neilsmeyer.com (“Site”) provided by Neil Meyer (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Site.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, and downloadable materials (such as the eBook Countdown to 2100: A Time of Grey Rhinos), is the intellectual property of Neil Meyer unless otherwise stated.

  • You may view, download, and share the content for personal, non-commercial use provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

  • You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or create derivative works of any content without our prior written consent.

3. Use of the Site

  • Permitted Use: You may use the Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the Site.

  • Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to use the Site to:

    • Upload or transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.

    • Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the Site’s functionality or security.

    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site.

4. Downloadable Content and Free Material

The digital content provided on the Site (including Countdown to 2100) is offered for free personal use. You may not:

  • Sell, republish, or otherwise commercialise any of the content without our explicit written permission.

  • Modify or remove any copyright notices or proprietary information from the content.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Disclaimer: The Site and all content are provided “as is” and “as available” without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information provided.

  • Limitation of Liability: In no event shall Neil Meyer be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or any content provided therein, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Neil Meyer, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to legal fees) arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

7. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely for your convenience, and we have no control over, nor assume any responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Site with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. You agree that any dispute arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at: neil.meyer [at] gmail.com.

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