Last updated: 12-31-2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Claudia Blood (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit ClaudiaBlood.com (the “Site”), sign up for our newsletter, download free content, or otherwise interact with us.
If you have questions, contact: admin@claudiablood.com
1) What we collect
- A) Information you provide to us
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (for newsletter signups, freebies, and updates)
- Preferences or tags you select (for example, which freebie you want)
- Messages you send us (via contact forms or email)
- B) Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited, time spent, and referring links
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
2) How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Deliver the content you requested (including freebies)
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional emails (if you opted in)
- Personalize what you receive based on your selected preferences/tags
- Improve our Site, content, and reader experience
- Maintain security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations
3) Email marketing and consent
If you sign up for our newsletter, you will receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
Depending on where you live, we may rely on:
- Your consent (e.g., you checked a box and confirmed your email), and/or
- Legitimate interests (sending relevant updates to people who requested them)
We do not sell your email address.
4) How we share information
We share information only as needed to run our business, including with trusted service providers such as:
- Email marketing/CRM: FluentCRM and related WordPress tools (newsletter delivery and segmentation)
- Freebie delivery: BookFunnel (to deliver ebooks and help readers with downloads)
- Website hosting and security providers
- Analytics providers (if used)
These providers may process your data only to perform services for us and are expected to protect it.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud or abuse.
5) Cookies and tracking
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember preferences
- Understand website traffic and usage
- Improve performance and security
You can control cookies through your browser settings. If we use a cookie banner/consent tool, you can manage preferences there as well.
6) Your rights (GDPR/UK/EU and similar laws)
If you live in certain regions, you may have rights including:
- Access to the personal data we have about you
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your data (in some circumstances)
- Objection to or restriction of processing
- Data portability (where applicable)
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To request any of the above, contact admin@claudiablood.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
7) California privacy rights (if applicable)
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to request deletion. We do not “sell” personal information as defined under California law.
To submit a request: admin@claudiablood.com.
8) Data retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:
- Keeping newsletter subscribers on our list until they unsubscribe
- Keeping records required for legal, security, or operational reasons
You can unsubscribe at any time. Unsubscribed addresses may be retained on a suppression list to ensure we respect your opt-out.
9) Data security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take appropriate steps to reduce risk.
10) Children’s privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain regions). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11) Third-party links and embedded content
The Site may include links to third-party sites (such as retailers, BookFunnel, or social platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies directly.
12) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.