Privacy Policy
Cleo & Bess™ — cleoandbess.com
Last updated: March 2026
Who We Are
This website is operated by the publishers of Cleo & Bess: Rivals in Time. You can contact us at admin@cleoandbess.com.
What Information We Collect
When you visit this website, we may collect the following:
Information collected automatically: When you browse the site, standard server logs may record your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We may also use cookies or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site. If Google Analytics is enabled, anonymised visitor data is collected to help us understand how the site is used.
Information you provide directly: If you contact us by email, we collect whatever information you choose to share.
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected through this website to:
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- Respond to enquiries sent to us
- Comply with legal obligations
Email and Newsletter
The email signup on this website directs you to Substack, which collects and manages your email address and subscriber data. This website does not itself store your email address. Substack's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, available at substack.com/privacy.
You can unsubscribe from our Substack newsletter at any time using the link provided in every email.
Third-Party Services
This website may use the following third-party services:
- Substack — newsletter, email list management, and subscriber communications
- BookFunnel — digital book delivery for advance reader copies and free chapters
- WordPress and Divi — website hosting and design
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (if enabled)
- Social media platforms — links to Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram are provided on this site; these platforms have their own privacy policies
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
Cookies
This site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function properly and to analyse traffic. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK, or the relevant authority in your country)
To exercise any of these rights in relation to this website, contact us at admin@cleoandbess.com. For email subscription data held by Substack, use the unsubscribe link in any newsletter or contact Substack directly.
Data Retention
Server logs and analytics data are retained for up to 12 months. We do not store email subscriber data on this website — that is held by Substack.
Children's Privacy
This website promotes a book series that includes a children's edition. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with their personal information, please contact us at admin@cleoandbess.com and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact:
Email: admin@cleoandbess.com Website: cleoandbess.com