Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 25, 2025
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by the author Adelaide Brook. The site is built using Bookbub’s Author Website platform. We do not directly control the technical implementation, cookies, or code infrastructure of the site.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect and store email addresses only when visitors voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. The email subscription process is managed by MailerLite, a third-party email marketing provider. Subscribers must confirm their subscription through a double opt-in process. All newsletters sent include a visible and functioning 'unsubscribe' link. We do not collect any other personal information and we do not track or profile users.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on consent as the legal basis to process your personal data (email address). You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
4. Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, except:
- MailerLite: used for email storage and newsletter delivery. You can review MailerLite’s privacy policy at https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies ourselves and have no control over cookies that may be set by third parties, including:
- Social media links: Clicking on links to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Amazon, or BookBub may result in third-party cookies being set.
Since we do not control the site infrastructure (developed via Bookbub), we are not responsible for any cookies implemented by them or embedded third-party services.
6. Data Retention
We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data is deleted from our list promptly.
7. Your Rights
If you are located in the EU, UK, or California, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct or update your data.
- Request deletion (right to be forgotten).
- Withdraw consent.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU) or contact the California Attorney General (US-CA).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact via the contact form: https://adelaidebrook.com/contact
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU), and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised 'Last Updated' date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us via the contact form: https://adelaidebrook.com/contact