Last updated: June 2026

Who we are

This website is operated by Rosie Beckett, the pen name of the author of the Trevellan Bay Mysteries. References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to the author operating this website.

 

What information we collect

We collect personal information in two ways:

Newsletter signup — When you sign up to receive our newsletter, we collect your email address and, if you choose to provide it, your first name. This information is used solely to send you the Trevellan Bay Mysteries newsletter, including updates about new books, Cornish content, and occasional news from the series.

Contact form — When you use the contact form on this website, we collect your name and email address, along with the content of your message. This information is used only to respond to your enquiry.

 

How we use your information

We use your personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

Email marketing

If you sign up to our newsletter, your email address will be stored and managed through our email marketing provider. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you, or by contacting us directly. We will remove your details promptly on request.

 

Third party services

This website may use third party services including email marketing platforms and website hosting providers. These services may process your personal data on our behalf. We ensure that any third parties we work with handle your data in accordance with applicable data protection law.

 

Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Some features of this website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.

 

Your rights

Under UK and EU data protection law, you have the right to:

— Access the personal data we hold about you
— Request correction of inaccurate data
— Request deletion of your data
— Withdraw consent to email marketing at any time
— Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled incorrectly

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form on this website.

 

Data retention

We retain your email address and name for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. Contact form data is retained only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

 

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

 

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please use the contact form on this website.