Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Welcome to Hearthlight Press. We operate the website hearthlightpress.co.uk (the "Site"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or sign up for our author newsletters (for the pen names Elsie Rowan and Sienna Rowan).

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide to us. This includes:

Identity & Contact Data: Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletters or use our contact forms.

Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, and operating system, collected automatically via cookies to help improve website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data strictly to:

Deliver the free short stories or bonus content you requested.

Send you marketing emails regarding new book releases, cover reveals, sales, and updates from our authors.

Respond to inquiries sent via our contact forms.

We operate on the legal basis of Consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. To run our business, we securely share data with trusted service providers, including:

Our Newsletter Platform: eShowcase.com to send our emails.

Our Delivery Platform: eShowcase.com to securely deliver your free digital books.

Our Website Host: eShowcase.com.

4. Your Rights (GDPR & UK Data Protection)

Because we operate in the UK, you have full rights under the UK GDPR. You have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.

Request that we correct or erase your personal data.

Unsubscribe from our marketing lists at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send.

5. Cookies

Our website uses basic cookies to enhance user experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, but please note that some parts of this Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our website contact form or at [email protected].