I am a registered sole trader operating as David Smith Editorial. I offer copyediting and proofreading services to businesses and organisations, and independent authors.
This policy describes how I collect, store and process your personal data through your use of my website, davidsmitheditorial.co.uk, or when you provide personal information. Please read this policy carefully.
I respect your right to privacy and will take reasonable steps to safeguard it. I collect, store and process personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and consent to the Privacy Policy.
Why do I collect data from you?
I gather and use information about you and your use of my website as a means to:
- respond to your requests for information, e.g. my availability or a project quote for editorial services
- allow me to keep in contact with you during the course of an editing project
- enable certain functions on the website
- understand how you, as a visitor, use the website.
What information do I collect from you?
I collect the following minimal information:
- your email address
- your name
- your contact postal address
- information pertinent to your enquiry, e.g. the details of your project, including word count
- copies of our email correspondence
- information about how you use this website via Cookies (See Cookies section, below).
I will never use this data for marketing or promotional purposes without getting your permission in writing first, e.g. to publish your testimonial for me on my website.
Financial information
I do not collect any financial information via this website. If you employ my services I will send you an invoice by email, for which I will need your postal address. Payments are made by bank transfer. I do not take any card details/payments via this website.
Project Information
I will keep and archive project information and related documentation, e.g. main project file, style sheet and Project Quote/Agreement, indefinitely unless you ask me to delete them, to provide a reference for future projects we may be engaged in, and to maintain my business records.
Security of your personal data
I take your online security very seriously. Any personal information you provide is protected by electronic and physical means and held in accordance with data protection legislation.
How do I collect your personal data?
I collect minimal information on the following forms:
- Contact page form via WordPress
- Project Quote/Agreement form via Microsoft OneDrive
- Email via Windows Live Mail.
I will never forward your information onto third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.
How do I store your personal data?
The minimal information I collect is stored on the following data servers:
- WordPress. This is my website host. It is password-protected and has SSL certificate security.
- Windows Live Mail. This is the password-protected server I use to communicate via email.
How long do I retain your data for?
I do not delete data relating to clients’ work unless specifically requested to do so.
Do I share your data with third-party individuals and organisations?
No, only if you request in writing that I do so, or I am required to do so by law.
Cookies
Cookies are small encrypted text files that are placed on your computer or other device by this website.
- Cookies enable my website to identify your computer or other device as you view different web pages, streamlining and enhancing your online experience.
- I will only use cookies for web analytics, i.e. Google Analytics, to provide site usage information for measuring and analysing visitors’ website activity, which will help me improve and develop the web service I offer.
Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you.
By using my website, you agree that I can place cookies on your device. You can adjust your web browser preferences if you would prefer to reject or restrict cookies, but please note, this may affect how the website functions and its ability to provide the service you require. You may find it helpful to visit About Cookies.
Access to your information
You are entitled by law to ask me what personal data I hold about you. You also have the right to ask me to delete that information, unless I am required by law to retain it, or correct any inaccuracies in the information I hold about you.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
The content of this Privacy Policy may occasionally be altered, therefore you should re-read the policy from time to time. If the policy is altered, such changes will be effective immediately.