Privacy Policy
The types of personal information I collect
I currently collect and process the following types of information from you:
How I collect your personal information
Most of the personal information I process is provided to me directly by you via:
Why I collect your personal information
The personal information you provide to me directly is usually provided for one of the following reasons:
How I use your personal information
I use the information that you have given me in the following ways:
How I use cookies
A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables my website to identify your computer as you view the pages on my website.
The only cookies I use are essential ones that my website host, Weebly, uses to:
Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you other than that which you decide to share with me.
You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how my website uses cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you can change your settings at any time. Please note that changing your cookie settings may affect how my website functions, and some pages may become unavailable to you.
How I store your personal information
I collect and store your information via the forms on my website and through any email exchange we might have.
I will never lease, distribute or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.
Your information is securely stored on the following data servers, which are password-protected and have SSL-certification (https) to provide an additional layer of security:
How long I keep your information for
Many of my clients work with me on a repeat or ongoing basis. Because of this, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.
HMRC requires me to keep records for ‘at least 5 years after the 31 January submission deadline of the relevant tax year’.
Please ask if you want me to delete or amend your records by contacting me at karen@karenatkinsoneditorial.co.uk. As long as I’m complying with HMRC’s legal requirements, I’ll action your request as soon as I am able to.
Who I share your information with
I will not share your information with anybody unless you request that I do so in writing or HMRC elects to audit my business.
Please contact me at karen@karenatkinsoneditorial.co.uk if you wish to make a request in relation to your personal information.
This privacy policy was last updated on 24th January 2022.
I currently collect and process the following types of information from you:
- Name.
- Email address.
- Postal address (occasionally).
- Telephone number (occasionally).
- Information relating to your enquiry about my services (for example, nature of project, nature of services required, word count).
How I collect your personal information
Most of the personal information I process is provided to me directly by you via:
- Email (via names.co.uk and Gmail).
- The contact form on my website (via Weebly).
- The blog update form on my website (via Weebly).
Why I collect your personal information
The personal information you provide to me directly is usually provided for one of the following reasons:
- To enable me to respond to your enquiry (for example, about the nature of my services, my availability to provide these services, and whether I can provide a quote).
- To enable me to stay in contact with you while an editing project is in progress.
- To enable me to send you notifications of new blog posts.
How I use your personal information
I use the information that you have given me in the following ways:
- To respond to your enquiry.
- To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my services.
- To stay in contact with you while an editing project is in progress and in relation to future work if you express a wish to discuss this.
- To send you notifications of new blog posts (if you have signed up for this).
- For my internal accounting processes (e.g. so I can invoice you).
- To ensure that I am compliant with the requirements of HMRC (my tax authority) should it request an audit.
- To enable website functions and to enable me to perform basic analysis of site traffic.
How I use cookies
A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables my website to identify your computer as you view the pages on my website.
The only cookies I use are essential ones that my website host, Weebly, uses to:
- Enable certain functions on the website.
- Better understand how visitors use the website.
Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you other than that which you decide to share with me.
You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how my website uses cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you can change your settings at any time. Please note that changing your cookie settings may affect how my website functions, and some pages may become unavailable to you.
How I store your personal information
I collect and store your information via the forms on my website and through any email exchange we might have.
I will never lease, distribute or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.
Your information is securely stored on the following data servers, which are password-protected and have SSL-certification (https) to provide an additional layer of security:
- Names.co.uk: this is where initial email enquiries are stored.
- Gmail: this where ongoing email conversations are stored.
- Weebly: this is where initial enquiries made via my contact form and blog update form as well as information gathered by cookies is stored.
- Sync.com: this is my cloud-based file management system.
- PayPal: this is the online payment service I use for clients who elect not to be invoiced via direct bank transfer.
How long I keep your information for
Many of my clients work with me on a repeat or ongoing basis. Because of this, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.
HMRC requires me to keep records for ‘at least 5 years after the 31 January submission deadline of the relevant tax year’.
Please ask if you want me to delete or amend your records by contacting me at karen@karenatkinsoneditorial.co.uk. As long as I’m complying with HMRC’s legal requirements, I’ll action your request as soon as I am able to.
Who I share your information with
I will not share your information with anybody unless you request that I do so in writing or HMRC elects to audit my business.
Please contact me at karen@karenatkinsoneditorial.co.uk if you wish to make a request in relation to your personal information.
This privacy policy was last updated on 24th January 2022.
