Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Welcome to tessavirelle.com (the "Site"), operated by Tessa Virelle ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. It's basically a bunch of standard legalese so I don't get blindsided by something, nothing spectacular.1. Information We CollectWe only collect information that is necessary to operate the website and communicate with readers:
• Contact Form Information: When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you choose to share.
• Automated Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns. This includes anonymized IP addresses, browser types, device information, referring pages, and time spent on the Site.2. How We Use Your InformationWe use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To read and respond to your messages, inquiries, or fan mail.
• To analyze website traffic, understand which pages are most popular, and improve the reader experience on our Site.3. Cookies and Google AnalyticsOur website uses "cookies" (small text files placed on your device) to help Google Analytics analyze how visitors use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website is transmitted to and stored by Google.
• You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings.
• You can also prevent Google Analytics from tracking your visits across all websites by installing the official Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.4. How We Share Your InformationWe respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers necessary to run this website, such as:
• Website Hosting & Form Providers: To host our website and deliver your contact form submissions to our inbox.
• Google Analytics: To process website traffic statistics.5. Your Privacy RightsDepending on where you live (including residents of the European Union under GDPR and California under CCPA), you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Ask us to update, correct, or delete your past contact form messages and email address from our records.
• Opt out of analytics tracking as described in Section 3.
To exercise any of these rights, simply email us using the contact details below.6. External LinksOur website may contain links to external sites, such as online bookstores (e.g., Amazon, Bookshop.org) or social media profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.7. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.8. Contact UsIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: contact.tessavirelle.com