Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Last updated: 26 February 2026

Who We Are

This website, gemmaleona.com, is operated by Gemma Leona, a children's book author based in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of the UK/EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Gemma Leona is the data controller.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us at: hello@gemmaleona.com

What Data We Collect

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it through the forms on this website:

Newsletter Signup

  • First name (optional)
  • Last name (optional)
  • Email address (required)

Contact Form

  • Name (required)
  • Email address (required)
  • Subject and message content (required)

We do not collect any data automatically through cookies or tracking scripts. This site does not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any similar third-party tracking tools.

Why We Collect Your Data

We process your personal data on the following lawful bases under GDPR:

  • Consent — When you subscribe to the newsletter, you give explicit consent for us to send you book announcements, free resources, and behind-the-scenes updates.
  • Legitimate interest — When you submit the contact form, we use your information to respond to your enquiry.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate this website:

Service Purpose Data Shared Privacy Policy
MailerLite Newsletter email delivery Name, email address View
Hostinger Web hosting & server-side analytics Server logs (IP address, pages visited) View

Hostinger provides basic server-side analytics (e.g. page views, visitor counts) as part of web hosting. This data is collected at the server level and does not involve cookies or client-side tracking scripts.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Newsletter subscribers: Your data is retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
  • Contact form enquiries: Emails generated by the contact form are retained for up to 12 months, then deleted.
  • Server logs: Hostinger retains server logs in accordance with their own data retention policy.

Cookies & Tracking

This website does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. No third-party tracking scripts are loaded.

A small piece of data may be stored in your browser's localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference. This is not a cookie and contains no personal information.

Your Rights (UK/EU GDPR)

Under the UK and EU General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification — Ask us to correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction — Ask us to limit how we use your data
  • Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Object — Object to the processing of your data
  • Withdraw consent — Withdraw your newsletter consent at any time by unsubscribing

To exercise any of these rights, please email hello@gemmaleona.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Email Communications (US CAN-SPAM Act)

Newsletter emails sent through this website comply with the United States CAN-SPAM Act of 2003:

  • All emails clearly identify Gemma Leona as the sender
  • Subject lines accurately reflect the content of the email
  • Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link, honoured within 10 business days
  • A valid physical mailing address is included in every newsletter email
  • We do not use false or misleading header information

International Visitors

This website is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from outside the United Kingdom, please be aware that your data will be transferred to and processed in the UK, where our hosting is based. By using this website and submitting your personal information, you consent to this transfer.

Canada (PIPEDA)

If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), including the right to access our data handling practices, withdraw consent, and file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.

Australia (Privacy Act / APPs)

If you are an Australian resident, your personal information is handled in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You have the right to access and correct your personal information, and to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

New Zealand (Privacy Act 2020)

If you are a New Zealand resident, your data is processed in line with the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs). You have the right to access and correct your personal data, and to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner.

Children's Privacy

Although Someone Needs My Mom Today is written for children aged 4–8, this website is designed for parents, educators, and other adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hello@gemmaleona.com and we will delete the information immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Gemma Leona
hello@gemmaleona.com
www.gemmaleona.com