Last updated: June 7, 2026

Welcome to Your Author Mentor, a service operated by Red Lester Ltd (“the Company”).

The Company respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how it collects, uses, and safeguards your data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information collected
When you contact the Company, book a service, or sign up to receive information, the Company may collect your name, email address, and any materials you choose to share (such as your manuscript).

2. How your information is used
Your information is used solely to provide the services you’ve requested, communicate with you, and improve the Company’s offerings.

3. Legal basis for processing
The Company processes your data to fulfil a contract (for example, when you book a service) or with your consent (for example, when you sign up for updates).

4. Manuscript confidentiality
Any manuscript or writing sample you send will be treated as confidential. The mentor will delete your manuscript and any related files within 30 days of sending your notes back.

5. Data retention
The Company will retain client contact details for a period of up to 12 months for record-keeping purposes. However, if clients voluntarily sign up for ongoing communication, their contact details may be retained for a longer duration to facilitate continued engagement and service delivery. Data will be securely deleted when it is no longer necessary for these purposes.

6. Sharing your information
Red Lester Ltd will never sell or share your information with third parties. Your details are used only for the purpose of working with you or communicating directly with you.

7. Your rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. You can also withdraw your consent for communications by notifying the Company via the contact form.

8. Cookies
If this website uses cookies or analytics tools, they are used only to improve your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.

9. Data security
The Company takes reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

10. Updates to this policy
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please check back periodically for any updates.

11. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch via the contact form.