Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how Elke Chantil collects and uses information submitted through this author website, including newsletter signup and contact forms.

Information Collected

If you join the monthly reader newsletter, the information collected may include your name, email address, and consent to receive author updates. If you use the contact form, the information collected may include your name, email address, topic, and message.

How Information Is Used

Newsletter information is used to send reader updates, book news, release announcements, and related author communications. Contact form information is used to respond to your message. Information is not sold.

Email and Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from author emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in a newsletter email or by contacting Elke at contact@elkechantil.com. Commercial newsletter emails should include a valid mailing address and a clear unsubscribe method.

Third-Party Services

This website may link to third-party services such as Amazon, Goodreads, and Linktree. A future newsletter provider may process newsletter subscriptions and email delivery. Those services have their own privacy practices.

Data Retention

Newsletter information is kept until you unsubscribe or request removal. Contact messages may be kept as needed to manage reader, media, event, rights, or collaboration inquiries.

Your Choices

You may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information you have provided by emailing contact@elkechantil.com.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated as the website, newsletter provider, or legal requirements change. The updated date above will reflect the latest version.

This is a practical starter policy for an author website and newsletter. It should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional before launch or before collecting subscriber information at scale.