ELENAPrivacy Policy
Last updated: 7 July 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Elena Blake (“Elena Blake,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit elenablake.com (the “Site”) or subscribe to the newsletter. By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
- Information you give us. When you join the newsletter, you provide your email address and, optionally, your first name. If you contact us by email, we receive whatever information you choose to share.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, the Site and its hosting provider may automatically log standard technical data such as your browser type, device, referring page, and general location derived from your IP address, along with cookies used for basic site functionality and analytics.
How We Use Your Information
- To send you the newsletter, your free book, new-release alerts, and occasional reader offers, if you have subscribed.
- To respond to messages you send us.
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
Email & Newsletter
Our newsletter is managed through Sendy, a self-hosted email application running on our own infrastructure, and delivered using Amazon Simple Email Service (Amazon SES). Subscriber information is stored in our Sendy installation, and Amazon SES processes the messages we send on our behalf. Signup uses confirmed opt-in: after you subscribe you will receive an email asking you to confirm before we add you to the list. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. If you unsubscribe, we stop sending marketing email, though we may retain records as required for legitimate business or legal purposes.
Cookies & Analytics
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and understand how the Site is used. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Services & Links
The Site links to third-party services, including Amazon (to buy or read the books) and our social media profiles. These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. Purchases are completed on Amazon’s platform, not on this Site; we never see or store your payment details.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with the service providers that help us run the Site and newsletter (our web host and Amazon SES), and only as needed to provide those services, or when required by law.
Data Retention & Security
We keep subscriber information for as long as you remain subscribed or as needed for the purposes described here, and we take reasonable measures to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To make a request, or to unsubscribe, use the link in any newsletter email or contact us at the address below.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted, and the “Last updated” date above will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email us at hi@elenablake.com.