Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8 November 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Annabel Cole Author (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors (“you”) on our website https://www.annabelcoleauthor.com.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in the following ways:
a) Information you provide directly
- When you complete the contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message.
- When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name (if provided) and email address.
- When you email us directly, we may collect any information you include in that message.
b) Information collected automatically
When you browse our site, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website (if applicable)
This data is collected through standard website analytics and cookies to help us improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your messages and inquiries.
- To send you email newsletters and updates (if you’ve subscribed).
- To improve website performance, usability, and security.
- To comply with any legal or regulatory requirements.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.
3. Email Newsletter (MailerLite)
If you sign up for our newsletter, your information (name and email address) is stored and processed by MailerLite, our email marketing service provider.
MailerLite’s servers may be located outside the UK or EU, but they comply with GDPR data protection standards.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any newsletter or by contacting us directly.
4. Contact Form Submissions
Messages sent through our website’s contact form are delivered via our website host (IONOS) and may also be stored temporarily within our WordPress site.
This information is used solely to reply to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies to improve performance and analyze usage.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We may also use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors interact with our site.
These tools collect anonymous usage data and do not personally identify you.
6. Data Retention
- Contact form messages are kept only as long as necessary to respond to your query.
- Newsletter subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained according to our analytics provider’s policies.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
Your data is stored securely on servers managed by IONOS and MailerLite, both of which use industry-standard encryption and protection measures.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw consent to data processing (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data rights have been violated.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@annabelcoleauthor.com.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Annabel Cole Author
Email: admin@annabelcoleauthor.com
Website: https://www.annabelcoleauthor.com