Privacy Policy

Introduction

Aethereal Stories ("I", "me", "my") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal information I collect when you visit aetherealstories.online, how I use it, and the rights you have over it under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Data Controller

The data controller for personal information collected through this website is Aethereal Stories, a registered trademark operating in the United Kingdom.

For all privacy-related enquiries, contact: contact@aetherealstories.online

What Information I Collect

I collect personal information only when you choose to provide it via the contact form on my author page. This consists of:

• Your name
• Your email address
• The content of your message

I do not run analytics, advertising, or tracking software on this website. I do not use cookies. I do not maintain a mailing list.

My hosting provider (IONOS) maintains standard server logs (including IP addresses, browser type, and pages accessed) for security and performance purposes. These logs are governed by the IONOS privacy policy.

How I Use Your Information

Information submitted via the contact form is used solely to read and respond to your message. The lawful basis under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a) is your consent, given when you submit the form.

I will never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes. I will not add you to any mailing list or contact you for any reason other than responding to your enquiry.

Third-Party Content

My Media page embeds content from third-party platforms, including Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. When these embeds load, the relevant platforms may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies. I do not control this collection.

If you click a link to an external site (including streaming platforms, retailers such as Amazon, Lulu, or Barnes & Noble, or social media accounts), you leave aetherealstories.online and are subject to the privacy policy of that destination.

I recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to interact with.

Data Retention

Messages submitted via the contact form are retained for as long as is reasonably necessary to handle your enquiry and any related correspondence. Messages of no ongoing relevance are deleted periodically. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing me.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information I hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request erasure of your information
• Restrict or object to my processing of your information
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@aetherealstories.online.

Security

This website is served over HTTPS. Information submitted via the contact form is transmitted over an encrypted connection.

No method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. While I take reasonable steps to protect your information, I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This website and its content are intended for an adult audience. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information through the contact form, please email me so I can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on the homepage.