I’m committed to keeping your information safe. I have put in place reasonable safeguards to do so and I operate in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.
In order to communicate with you, and optimise the services I offer you, I occasionally need to collect information about you. Sometimes you will provide this information yourself, sometimes the information is automatically provided by computers, mobile devices and servers. This policy will explain how the information is obtained, how I will use it, and how you can have a say in the storage of such information.
Information You provide
You may choose to provide me with any, or all, of the following personal information: your name, email address, postal address, social media identities, fax number, telephone numbers and bank account details. This could be for the purposes of making contact with me, enquiring about my services or retreats, commissioning me, working with me, paying me, or in order to comment on, or subscribe to, the Write on the Coast blog.
How I will use this information
I will use the information to respond to your original enquiry, and for any subsequent interactions we may have. I may use the information when undertaking any work for you, or following up on work undertaken for you. I may use the information to receive or obtain payment from you. I may also store the information for my own records, to contact you again in the future and/or to provide you with relevant details relating to the services I offer. If you have subscribed to the blog, your details will be used to supply you with the latest blog posts.
Unless otherwise stated, by registering your email address on this website, you consent to receiving occasional emails containing marketing and/or informative communication from me. This permission does not extend to marketing information from other third parties. You can opt out of this service, at any time, by emailing ‘UNSUBSCRIBE MARKETING’ to info@writeonthecoast.com.
By subscribing to the blog, you consent to receiving the latest blog posts from the Write on the Coast blog. You can opt out of this service, at any time, by emailing ‘UNSUBSCRIBE BLOG’ to: info@writeontehcoast.com.
Provision of automated information
When you visit this website, the following information may be automatically provided: your IP address, internet browser details, the referring website or service, the amount of time you spend on this website, the pages you view, and the keywords that led you to this website. This is statistical data and cannot identify you personally.
Cookies are parcels of text which identify your computer. They do not identify you personally. When you visit a website, these cookies are automatically stored and you will be recognised on your next visit. This website may use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of this website.
How I will use this information
I always strive to ensure that you can get the most out of your visit to this website. Therefore, I may use the anonymous statistical information, automatically generated in the ways mentioned above, to optimise my website, to provide a better user experience on the website, to provide more appropriate content on this website, and to improve my services.
Information sharing
If you are a client, your information may be shared with certain third-parties who have been assigned to assist me in the supply of any services you have commissioned. This will only be carried out with your prior authorisation.
Your information may be shared with third parties and consultants commissioned to assist me in the running of my business, for example, my accountant.
Automated, anonymous technical information may also be available to other parties, such as Google, or any analytics software I choose to run on this website. I cannot be held responsible for their use of this statistical information.
I will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to any third parties unless: I have your permission, I am required by law, or I am trying to protect against, or prevent, actual or potential fraud, unauthorised transactions, or virus/malware threats.
With your permission, I may share your name or company name, details of the work I have undertaken for you, reviews and samples of that work, for promotional purposes.
Protection of your information
Your information will be stored on a secure server and I will always take reasonable technical precautions to prevent the theft, loss, damage or misuse of your information. I cannot, however, guarantee the security of information transmitted over the internet. Therefore, any data you provide me with is done so at your own risk. I will retain your information for a reasonable period or as long as the law requires.
I do not accept any responsibility or liability for privacy policies or data storage on the third-party websites linked to this website. I cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damages you may suffer as a result of visiting third-party websites, including those resulting from viruses or malware. Neither do I accept any responsibility for the content on those websites or for the actions or opinions of the person(s) operating the websites.
Your information, your rights
You may request details of the personal information I hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A fee of £10 will be payable and you will be asked to provide two approved photographic proofs of identity. If you have any questions, or would like a copy of the information held on you, please email: info@writeonthecoast.com
If you believe that any information I am holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email or write to me as soon as possible, at the above address. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
I may, at any time, amend this policy without notice, so please review this document periodically. Your use, and continued use, of this website and/or my services signifies your acceptance of the terms outlined in this privacy policy at the time of use.
Updated: 09/03/23