PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: February 24, 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how elliselms.com ("the Site"), operated by U Fiction Publishing LLC, collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when using this website. Your privacy is taken seriously. This site does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily: When you contact us via email, subscribe to a newsletter, or make a purchase, you may provide your name, email address, and payment information. Payment data is processed by third-party processors (such as WooCommerce/Stripe) and is never stored directly on this site.
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, this site may collect standard technical data including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited. This data is used solely for site performance and analytics purposes.
3. Cookies
This site uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic patterns. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies.
4. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to the Ellis Elms newsletter or mailing list, your email address will be used solely to send you updates, new content notifications, and occasional announcements. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
5. Third-Party Services
This site may use the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
— Google Analytics (site traffic analysis) — WooCommerce / Stripe (payment processing) — Substack (newsletter and serialized content) — Amazon (book sales and author pages)
Ellis Elms is not responsible for the privacy practices of these platforms.
6. Google Publisher Services
This site participates in Google Publisher Center. Google may collect and use data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy) to serve content recommendations and analyze readership patterns.
7. Data Retention
Personal data you voluntarily submit (such as email addresses) is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or until you request its removal.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us. Requests will be responded to within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not intended for users under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through this site, please contact us immediately.
10. Content Notice
Fiction published on this site may contain mature themes intended for adult readers. Reader discretion is advised.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or site practices. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Continued use of the site following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests you should Contact Us via the contact forms provided.