Privacy policy

Who is responsible

This site promotes the novel The Chain by Frank Able. The data controller for any email address you submit is Vexilla Press, the book's imprint. You can reach us at hello@readthechain.com.

What we collect

If you join the early reader list, we collect the email address you enter and the fact that you gave consent, together with the date and time of that consent. We do not ask for any other personal information.

Why we collect it

We use your email address to send you the first chapter of the book, occasional launch updates, and behind-the-scenes notes on the systems that inspired the story. We do this on the basis of the consent you give when you tick the box on the form.

How long we keep it

We keep your address until you unsubscribe, or until six months after the book launches, whichever comes first. After that it is deleted.

Who else sees it

Your address is stored on our own infrastructure and sent using our email service provider, acting as our processor. We do not sell your address, and we do not share it for anyone else's marketing.

Analytics

This site uses no analytics and no advertising trackers.

Your rights

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by emailing hello@readthechain.com. Under the GDPR you may also ask us to show you the data we hold about you, correct it, delete it, or restrict how we use it, and you may withdraw consent at any time. To do any of these, contact hello@readthechain.com. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will appear on this page.

Last updated: 18 June 2026.