thetuesdaydrownings.com

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective date: 31st October 2025

We value your privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with The Tuesday Drownings website (the “Site”).

1. Data we collect

We collect personal information that you provide directly through the Site:

Activity Data Collected Purpose
Subscribe Email address Send chapters and updates
Refer friends Your email + friends' emails Track referrals and send invitations
Leave a review Name, initial, city/country, rating, review, email Publish reviews and verify authenticity

We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may collect limited technical data automatically (e.g. browser type, IP address, device type) for security and performance purposes.

2. Legal basis for processing

Purpose Legal basis under GDPR
Sending updates and sample chapters Consent (you opt in)
Publishing reviews Consent / Legitimate interest
Running referral program Consent (both for referrer and referee)
Analytics and cookies Consent (given via cookie banner)

You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 8).

3. Cookies and tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate effectively.

a) Types of cookies

  • Essential cookies – required for website functionality (set by Webflow).
  • Analytical cookies – help us understand site traffic (e.g. Google Analytics – optional).
  • Marketing / email tracking cookies – used by MailerLite to measure email opens and referrals.

Non-essential cookies are disabled until you give consent via the cookie banner. You can change or withdraw consent anytime by revisiting “Cookie Preferences” in the banner.

b) Example cookies

Cookie name Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics visitor tracking 2 years Analytical
ml_subscriber MailerLite subscriber tracking Session / persistent Marketing
wf_loggedin Webflow member session Session Essential

You can also delete cookies manually in your browser settings.

4. Data storage and security

Your data is stored through:

  • Webflow (hosting) – secure EU/US servers
  • MailerLite (email delivery) – for opt-in communications
  • Google Sheets / Zapier (automation) – for referral tracking

We use TLS encryption, password-protected databases, and restricted access.
Data may be processed outside the EU (e.g. in the U.S.), in which case we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent GDPR safeguards.

5. Retention period

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Subscription data – until you unsubscribe
  • Reviews – until you request deletion
  • Referral data – up to 12 months after campaign end
    After that, data is deleted or anonymized.

6. Referral program

When you provide a friend’s email, you confirm you have permission to share it.
We will send that person a single invitation email. If they do not subscribe, their address will be deleted after 30 days.

7. Automated decisions

We use automated tools (e.g. spreadsheets or automations) to determine if you qualify for referral rewards.
You can request human review or contest any automated decision by contacting us (see Section 9).

8. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to processing or request limitation
  • Request data portability
  • File a complaint with your local data authority

To exercise these rights, email hello@thetuesdaydrownings.com.
All marketing emails include an unsubscribe link.

9. Children

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or local minimum age).
If you believe we have, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Updates to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “effective date” above shows the latest version. Major updates will be announced on the Site or by email.

11. Contact

Data Controller:
The Tuesday Drownings
Email: hello@thetuesdaydrownings.com

Legal Notice

Required under Article 6 of French Law No. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 for confidence in the digital economy.

This website is published under the pen name A. Wildblood.

Publisher contact: hello@thetuesdaydrownings.com
Hosting provider: Webflow, Inc. – 398 11th Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Hosting site: https://webflow.com

Identity and address of the site operator are available upon legitimate request by competent authorities.