Privacy policy.

This policy explains how data is handled on ellacarey.com.

1. Information Collected

Personal information is only collected when voluntarily provided by users, which includes:

  • Enquiry Form Data: Names, email addresses, and any details included in the message field.

  • Newsletter Data: Email addresses (and names, if provided) when users subscribe to the mailing list.

  • Automated Data: Basic, anonymous information collected via cookies, such as IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited, to help improve website performance.

2. How Information is Used

Collected information is used exclusively to:

  • Respond to questions sent via the enquiry form.

  • Deliver the author newsletter, book updates, giveaways, and promotional news (only to users who have explicitly opted in).

  • Monitor and analyze website traffic to improve user experience.

3. Third-Party Services & Newsletter Delivery

Personal information is never sold, rented, or traded. However, trusted third-party services are used to operate this website:

  • Squarespace: This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace processes enquiry form submissions, hosts website data, and automatically collects functional data (such as browser types and device types) to ensure the platform runs securely and loads correctly.

  • Mailchimp: Mailchimp is used as the email marketing platform. By subscribing to the newsletter, users acknowledge that their information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing in accordance with Mailchimp's Privacy Policy and Terms.

4. No Direct Sales

No books are sold directly through this website. Any retail links provided on this site direct users to external, third-party marketplaces. This website is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external platforms.

5. User Rights and Opting Out

  • Unsubscribe: Users can opt out of receiving the newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email received.

  • Data Requests: Users have the right to request a copy of the information held about them, or to request that their data be deleted entirely.

6. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how data is handled, contact can be made via: