Last Updated: February 2026

This website is operated by Violetta E.L.

For all enquiries, please contact:
Email: info@violettael.com
Website: www.violettael.co.uk

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the terms set out below.

Purpose of This Website

This Website provides:

• Information about books authored by Violetta E.L.
• Literary excerpts and promotional material
• Newsletter sign-up access
• Contact and speaking enquiry forms

All content is provided for informational and promotional purposes only.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Website is the intellectual property of Violetta E.L., unless otherwise stated.

This includes:

• Book titles and written works
• Excerpts and blog content
• Branding and logos
• Website design and layout
• Images and creative assets

No content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, or used commercially without prior written consent.

External Retailers

Books featured on this Website may be purchased through third-party retailers (e.g. Amazon or other distributors).

We are not responsible for:

• Third-party pricing
• Delivery
• Refunds
• Retailer privacy policies
• Platform availability

Please refer to the respective retailer’s policies when making a purchase.

PRIVACY POLICY (UK GDPR Compliant)

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number (if provided)
• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Website usage data
• Cookie data

Data is collected when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a contact form
• Make a speaking enquiry
• Browse the Website

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on:

• Consent (for marketing emails and non-essential cookies)
• Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries and improving the Website)
• Legal obligations (if required by law)

Email Marketing – MailerLite

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your data is processed through MailerLite, our email marketing provider.

By subscribing, you consent to:

• Receiving marketing emails
• Storage of your data by MailerLite
• Tracking of email opens and link clicks for performance analysis

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

MailerLite Privacy Policy:
https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/privacy-policy

Contact Forms (IONOS)

When you submit a message through our contact form, your data is processed via our hosting provider (IONOS).

Your information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not used for marketing unless you separately subscribe to our newsletter.

Analytics – Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website.

Google Analytics may collect:

• Anonymised IP address
• Device and browser information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources

Data may be processed outside the UK. Safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are relied upon where applicable.

Google Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Analyse website traffic
• Improve functionality
• Support marketing activity

Non-essential cookies are activated only after user consent via our cookie banner.

You can control cookies via your browser settings.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Maintain newsletter subscriptions
• Comply with legal obligations

Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction
• Request erasure
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact:
info@violettael.com

You may also lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for:

• Website hosting (IONOS)
• Email marketing (MailerLite)
• Analytics (Google Analytics)
• Retail book sales platforms

We are not responsible for external websites linked from this Website.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Violetta E.L. shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential loss
• Website downtime
• Third-party service failures
• Data breaches occurring on third-party systems

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes take effect immediately upon publication on this page.