Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 July 2025

At C.J. Welles (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy matters. Seriously—it matters as much as a well-timed plot twist. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit www.cjwelles.com (the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. (Translation: by hanging out here, you’re cool with what follows.)

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1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and usage data to help deliver and improve our Service.

Personal Data may include:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mailing address and postcode

• Anything you voluntarily share (e.g., contact forms, purchases, newsletter sign-ups)

 

Usage Data may include:

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Pages visited and time spent

• Date and time of access

• Clickstream and diagnostic data

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2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Yes, we use cookies. Sadly, not the chocolate chip kind.

Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience and analyse site performance. You can disable them in your browser settings, though it may make the site less smooth.

Types we use include:

• Session Cookies – Temporary, to help you move around the site

• Preference Cookies – To remember your settings

• Security Cookies – To protect your data

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Service

• Respond to enquiries and support requests

• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

• Notify you about news, updates, or promotions

• Analyse usage trends

• Fulfil purchases and process payments

• Comply with legal obligations

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4. Marketing & Newsletter Consent

By signing up to the newsletter or joining the reader group, you’re giving us the okay to send you emails about books, events, and the occasional chaos. You can unsubscribe anytime (no hard feelings—we promise).

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5. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes set out in this policy

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

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6. Your Rights (UK / EU Residents)

If you’re covered by GDPR or a similar data law, you may have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from emails)

To make a request, email us at cjwellesauthor@hotmail.com.

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7. International Data Transfers

If you’re outside Australia, please note your data will be processed here. We take reasonable steps to ensure it’s treated securely and in line with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and UK GDPR.

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8. Security of Data

We use appropriate security measures to protect your information. But let’s be real: no system is 100% hacker-proof. We do our best, but can’t promise absolute security.

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9. Third-Party Services

We sometimes rely on trusted third-party services (like payment processors, email platforms, and hosting providers). They only get access to what they need to do their job, and they’re bound by confidentiality.

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10. Links to Other Websites

We may link to external sites. If you follow those links, their rules apply—not ours. Always check their privacy policies too.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for users under 18. We don’t knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with data, contact us—we’ll delete it quickly.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. If updates are major, we’ll notify you via email or a site notice.