PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by Elle Daniel LLC.
Website address: elledanielbooks.com
Elle Daniel LLC is a digital publishing company providing online fiction content, serialized books, reader memberships, and related literary services.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: support@elledanielbooks.com
Business Name: Elle Daniel LLC
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect certain personal information to provide and improve our services.
This may include:
Information You Provide Directly
Name
Email address
Account login details
Subscription preferences
Payment-related information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Messages submitted through contact forms
We collect this information to:
Create and manage user accounts
Provide access to books, chapters, and membership content
Process subscriptions and payments
Respond to customer support requests
Send account-related updates
Technical Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referral source
Cookie and session data
We collect this data to:
Improve website performance
Monitor site security
Analyze reader behavior
Enhance user experience
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
Data shown in the comments form
Visitor IP address
Browser user agent string
This helps detect spam and maintain community safety.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to third-party avatar services to check if you use their platform.
Media
If registered users upload images or other media to the website, these files may be publicly visible.
Users should avoid uploading media containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this information.
Contact Forms
If you contact us through forms on the website, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Message content
We retain contact form submissions for up to 12 months for customer service purposes.
We do not use contact form submissions for marketing unless explicit consent is provided.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Cookies may be used to:
Keep you logged in
Save reading preferences
Remember display settings
Track analytics
Improve performance
Examples include:
Essential Cookies
Required for site functionality.
Preference Cookies
Remember your reading settings and account preferences.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage and improve services.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
Analytics
We may use website analytics tools to understand visitor behavior and improve site performance.
Analytics may collect:
Anonymous traffic data
Device/browser information
Page interaction data
Users may opt out through browser privacy settings or tracking-prevention tools.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share data with trusted third-party providers necessary for website operation, including:
Payment processors
Web hosting providers
Email delivery services
Security and anti-spam services
Analytics providers
These providers only receive the data necessary to perform their services.
We do not sell personal information.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain data for the following periods:
Account information: Until account deletion
Contact form submissions: 12 months
Analytics records: 24 months
Transaction records: Up to 7 years (for legal/accounting purposes)
Comments: Indefinitely unless removal is requested
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You may request to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal data
Restrict processing
Object to data processing
Request a copy of your stored data
To make a request, contact:
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable law.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence.
We work with service providers that implement appropriate safeguards to protect transferred data.
How We Protect Your Data
We take data security seriously.
Protection measures include:
SSL encryption
Secure hosting infrastructure
Password protection
Limited administrative access
Routine security monitoring
Software and plugin updates
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we will:
Investigate immediately
Contain the breach
Notify affected users when required
Report to relevant authorities if legally necessary
Third-Party Data
We may receive limited information from third-party services such as:
Payment confirmation providers
Membership platforms
Authentication/login providers
This information is used solely to provide requested services.
Automated Decision Making
Elle Daniel LLC does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for adults.
Due to mature literary content, this website is not intended for users under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns, contact:
Elle Daniel LLC
Email: SUPPORT@elledanielbooks.com
Website: elledanielbooks.com