# Privacy Policy
**Last updated: February 11, 2026**
This Privacy Policy explains how laylafae.com (“the Website”), operated by Layla Fae (“I,” “me,” or “my”), collects, uses, and protects your information.
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## What Information I Collect
### Information You Provide
– **Email address** — if you subscribe to my newsletter
– **Contact information** — if you email me directly via my contact page
### Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
– **Cookies** — small files stored on your device to help the Website function properly and remember your preferences
– **Analytics data** — such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, and general geographic location (not your exact address)
I do **not** collect passwords, payment information, or require you to create an account on this Website.
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## How I Use Your Information
– **Newsletter:** Your email address is used solely to send you updates about new book releases, promotions, free stories, and author news. I use [SendFox](https://sendfox.com) to manage my mailing list
– **Analytics:** To understand how visitors use the Website so I can improve it
– **Communication:** To respond if you contact me directly
I will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
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## Cookies
This Website uses cookies for:
– **Essential cookies** — required for the Website to function
– **Analytics cookies** — to understand site traffic and visitor behavior
– **Embedded content** — third-party content (such as videos or social media embeds) may set their own cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner on this Website, or by adjusting your browser settings.
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## Third-Party Services
This Website uses or links to the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|———|———|
| **SendFox** | Newsletter management |
| **WordPress / WP Engine** | Website hosting |
| **Amazon** | Book purchase links (may include affiliate links) |
| **Instagram, Facebook, Goodreads** | Social media links |
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
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## Embedded Content
Some pages may include embedded content from other websites (e.g., videos, images, social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited that website directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
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## Data Retention
– **Newsletter subscribers:** Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe
– **Analytics data:** Retained in aggregate form and not linked to your identity
– **Contact emails:** Retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
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## Your Rights
You have the right to:
– **Unsubscribe** from my newsletter at any time using the link in any email
– **Request access** to any personal data I hold about you
– **Request deletion** of your personal data
– **Withdraw consent** for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email me at **layla@laylafae.com**.
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## Children’s Privacy
This Website contains content intended for adults (18+). I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18.
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## Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
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## Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me at:
📧 **layla@laylafae.com**
Address: Piłsudskiego 13, PO Box 26, 42-400 Zawiercie 1, Poland.
