Last updated: September 2026
The Velvet Notebook respects the privacy of its readers and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.
This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit The Velvet Notebook, subscribe to receive updates, contact us or otherwise interact with the website, and how that information may be used.
Information We Collect:
The information collected depends on how you interact with The Velvet Notebook.You may voluntarily provide personal information, such as your email address, when subscribing to receive updates or contacting The Velvet Notebook.Certain technical and usage information may also be collected when you visit the website. This can include information about your browser or device, pages visited, how you arrived at the website and how you interact with it.Some of this information may be collected through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Information:
Information may be used to:operate, maintain and secure The Velvet Notebook;provide communications that you have requested; manage email subscriptions; respond to enquiries; understand how readers use the website;measure and improve website and content performance; fulfil applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
The Velvet Notebook does not sell your personal information.
Email Subscriptions:
If you choose to subscribe to The Velvet Notebook, information you provide, such as your email address, will be used to send you website updates, editorial content and other communications relating to The Velvet Notebook.
Email subscriptions are managed using Mailchimp. Information submitted when subscribing may therefore be processed by Mailchimp for the purpose of providing this service.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link contained in emails from The Velvet Notebook.
Analytics and Website Performance:
The Velvet Notebook uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.
Google Analytics may process information relating to website visits and interactions, including pages viewed, device and browser information, approximate geographic information and how visitors arrive at and navigate the website.
This information helps us understand readership, measure website performance and improve The Velvet Notebook and its content.
The Velvet Notebook also uses Google Search Console and Google PageSpeed Insights to monitor search visibility and the technical performance of the website.
Where consent is required, analytics cookies and similar non-essential technologies will be used in accordance with the cookie choices made by the visitor.
CookiesThe Velvet Notebook uses cookies and similar technologies for purposes including essential website functionality, security, preferences and analytics.
Cookie consent and preferences are managed through CookieYes.Where required, non-essential cookies will not be used until the appropriate consent has been provided.You can find more information in our Cookie Policy and use the cookie controls available on the website to manage your preferences.
External Websites:
The Velvet Notebook contains links to third-party websites and services.If you follow an external link, the third party’s own privacy and data-handling practices apply. The Velvet Notebook is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
Affiliate LinksSome articles may contain affiliate links.When you follow an affiliate link, the relevant third-party or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to record a referral, booking or purchase.
Where consent is legally required for such technologies, they will be subject to the appropriate consent choices.
Data RetentionPersonal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as otherwise required by law.For example, subscriber information may be retained while you remain subscribed to The Velvet Notebook.
Your Data Protection Rights:
Under applicable data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have rights relating to your personal information.These may include the right to request access to personal information held about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion in certain circumstances, restrict or object to certain processing and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority.
Changes to This Privacy Policy:
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to The Velvet Notebook, the services used by the website or applicable requirements.
The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently updated.
Contact:
For questions or requests relating to privacy or personal information, please contact:
The Velvet Notebook at: welcometothevelvetnotebook@gmail.com