I will collect only the following basic details from you:

• name

• email address

• information pertinent to your enquiry (e.g. word count, nature of project)

• postal address, if we agree to work together.
  

The data I collect is used only as follows:

• to contact you in response to your enquiry (e.g. regarding my availability or to obtain a quote for copyediting or proofreading services)

• to allow me to contact you while a project is ongoing

• to record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my editorial services

• for my internal accounting processes (e.g. to send you an invoice), and so that I am compliant with my tax authority (HMRC) should it request an audit.

I will never use this data for marketing or promotion purposes without first getting your permission in writing (e.g. to publish your testimonial on my website). I will never share your information with anyone else unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.

How do 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 different pages on my website. The only way in which I use cookies is for web analytics. Specifically via:

• Squarespace (my website host; it is password-protected and has SSL certification)

• Google Analytics.
  

How long will I keep your data?

Many of my clients work with me more than once, therefore I do not delete data unless this is specifically requested.

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 wish me to delete or amend your records. As long as I still comply with HMRC’s legal requirements, I’ll action your request immediately.

With whom will I share your data?

No one, unless HMRC elects to audit my business or you request in writing that I do so.