Last Updated December 5, 2025
Thank you for visiting my website. Your privacy matters, and this Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect, how I use it, and your rights under U.S. law, EU GDPR, and UK GDPR.
Information Collected
I only collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address when you sign up for my newsletter
- Any information you submit through a contact form
This website may also collect non-personal data automatically, including:
- IP address (anonymized, when analytics tools allow)
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- General location (city/country), if enabled by your device or analytics provider
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA or UK, I process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Consent – You provide your email to receive newsletters.
- Legitimate Interest – Analytics used to improve website performance.
- Contract – Responding to inquiries or providing requested information.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
How Your Information Is Used
I use your email address to:
- Send newsletters, book updates, launch announcements, and related content
- Communicate with you when you contact me
I do not sell, rent, or trade your information with third parties.
Third-Party Service Providers
To provide certain services, I may use:
- Email newsletter services
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics tools
These providers act as data processors under GDPR and must safeguard your data.
International Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and stored in the U.S. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer.
GDPR-required protections such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) may apply depending on the processor used.
Cookies and Analytics
This website may use cookies to:
- Understand website traffic and user behavior
- Improve website performance
You may refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings.
Data Retention
I retain your email address:
- Until you unsubscribe, or
- Until I no longer send newsletters, or
- Until you request deletion
Analytics data is stored for limited periods set by the analytics provider.
Your Rights (EU / EEA / UK Users)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Restrict processing under certain circumstances
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact me at: admin@juliarylen.com
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect information from them. If discovered, data will be deleted.
Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your information; however, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
Updates to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact me at: admin@juliarylen.com