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:

SUPPORT@elledanielbooks.com

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