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Privacy policy
This policy outlines how I protect and make use of the information you give me.
what information do I collect
I collect the following information from all Clients:
full name
email address
contact postal address
information regarding your project and my services (e.g. word count, nature of project, whether you're an author or an editor)
I store all Client information in password protected documents, within a password protected folder on a password protected monitor.
Why do I collect this data and how do I use it?
I collect this specific information from Clients in order to:
be able to respond to Clients for information regarding my availability and editing services prior to any work commencement and during work on your text.
allow me to contact a Client upon work commencement with any queries or important updates.
allow access to any text/manuscript/script to be edited
enable certain functions on this website
to better understand how visitors use my website and help improve my services
I collect your data for use as follows:
For my accounts, invoicing Clients, and so that I am compliant with HMRC’s requirements.
To contact Clients in response to any enquiries, quotes, special offers or bookings.
To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my services.
I will never use this data for marketing or promotion purposes without getting your permission in writing first, or unless you have signed up to be notified about specific offers via newsletter.
cookies
The only way in which I use cookies is for web analytics: Squarespace analytics.
“Squarespace places cookies on visitors’ browsers to help your site run effectively, provide the best experience for your visitors, and help [me]… learn more about traffic” (see Squarespace’s Cookie Policy). You can change your cookie settings should you wish to disallow cookies on your device. However, because of the reasons outlined above, this may affect the way my website runs on your device.
Squarespace’s Privacy Policy
Squarespace’s About the cookies that squarespace uses
how do i collect your data?
Contact form (via Squarespace)
Booking confirmation form (via Squarespace)
Email (via Gmail)
I will never share, distribute, or sell your information to third parties unless the Client (only) gives me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.
storing data
Because it is common for editors to have returning Clients, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so. Please ask if you want me to delete your records. I will be happy to do this for you as long as I'm complying with HMRC's legal requirements in doing so.
According to HMRC’s legal requirements, “[I] must keep [my] records for at least 5 years after the 31 January submission deadline of the relevant tax year.” See 'Business records'. This means I must keep hold of the Client’s records for 5 years should HMRC wish to check that I am paying the correct amount of tax.
Your data will not be shared with anyone unless you request that I do so in writing. The only exception: HMRC chooses to audit my business and I am requested to do so by law.