Privacy Notice

Last updated: 27 October 2026

This website is operated by Machiavelli Press, publisher of Elena Cartwright’s books.

We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about how your personal information is collected and used.

Information we collect

When you join the Confessioners mailing list, we collect your email address and information relating to your subscription, such as confirmation and unsubscribe status.

If you contact us directly, we may retain your email address and the information you provide in your correspondence.

Our website and service providers may also process basic technical information, such as IP addresses and browser details, to operate and protect the website.

How we use your information

If you subscribe to the Confessioners, we use your information to send occasional emails about:

• New books, publication news and announcements.
• Exclusive content and behind-the-scenes material.
• Advance reader opportunities.
• Other correspondence relating to Elena Cartwright’s books.

Newsletter emails are sent on the basis of your consent. You can withdraw that consent at any time.

We also process correspondence to respond to enquiries and use necessary technical information to operate and secure the website. These activities are based on our legitimate interests in communicating with readers and maintaining the website.

Email subscriptions and MailerLite

We use MailerLite to manage newsletter subscriptions and send emails.

MailerLite processes subscriber information on our behalf and may collect information about email delivery and engagement.

You can read MailerLite’s Privacy Policy.

Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link. You can leave the mailing list whenever you wish.

Sharing and storing information

We use service providers, including MailerLite and our website hosting and email providers, where necessary to operate the website and mailing list.

Some providers may process information outside the United Kingdom, subject to applicable data protection safeguards.

We do not sell subscriber information or share our mailing list with other authors for their marketing.

Newsletter information is retained while you remain subscribed. Limited records may be retained after unsubscribing to ensure your preference is respected. Other information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for its purpose.

Cookies

The website and its associated services may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and security.

If non-essential cookies are introduced, we will provide information and obtain consent where required.

Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information.
• Ask for inaccurate information to be corrected.
• Request deletion or restriction of your information.
• Object to certain processing.
• Request transfer of your information where applicable.
• Withdraw consent to receive newsletters.

To exercise your rights or raise a privacy concern, contact:

Machiavelli Press
Email: info@machiavellipress.com

You also have the right to complain to the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office.

Changes to this notice

We may update this notice if our website, mailing list or data practices change. The latest version will always be available on this page.