I take your privacy seriously and am committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how I collect, use, and store information when you use my website and my proofreading services.
By using my services or website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. What Information I Collect
I may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (for invoicing).
- Project Information: Details about your project (e.g., topic, word count) and the documents you send for proofreading.
- Website Usage Data: I may use website analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to track traffic to my website, including IP address, browser type, and page views.
2. how i use your information
I use your data only for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries and providing quotes.
- Communicating with you during an active project.
- Delivering finished work.
- Invoicing and payment processing.
- Complying with legal and tax obligations (HMRC in the UK).
3. Confidentiality and data sharing
Client confidentiality: Your documents and personal information are treated as strictly confidential and are never shared with third parties, except as required by law.
Third parties: I do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
Service Providers: I may use secure file transfer services or cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive) to handle project files.
4. Data security
I maintain appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way. This includes password-protected devices, anti-virus software, and secure email.
5. Data retention
I will keep your personal data and project files for as long as necessary to provide my services, or for up to seven years to comply with tax authority (HMRC) requirements.
6. Your rights
Under data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the information I hold about you.
- Request that I correct or delete your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for me to use your data.
7. How long we retain your data
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8. Changes to this policy
I reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated ‘Last Updated’ date.
9. Contact me
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact me at via the contact page.
