I collect and process the following information:
- Identity Data: Name and job title.
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and billing address.
- Technical Data: IP address and browser type (if using website analytics).
- Project Data: Information provided by you to complete copywriting briefs.
3. How I Get the Information and Why I Have It
Most of the personal information I process is provided to me directly by you for one of the following reasons:
- You made an enquiry via my website or email.
- You are engaging me to provide copywriting services.
- You signed up for my newsletter or marketing updates.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases I rely on for processing this information are:
- Contract: I need your data to fulfil a contract or take steps before entering one.
- Legitimate Interests: To promote my services or improve my business operations.
- Consent: You have given clear consent for a specific purpose (e.g., email marketing).
4. How I Store Your Personal Information
Your information is securely stored on [e.g., password-protected devices, secure cloud storage like Google Workspace or Dropbox]. I keep your data only for as long as necessary, typically [e.g., 6 years] for tax and accounting purposes, after which it is securely deleted.5. Your Data Protection Rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
- Right of access: You can ask for copies of your personal information.
- Right to rectification: You can ask me to correct inaccurate information.
- Right to erasure: You can ask me to delete your personal information.
- Right to object: You can object to the processing of your data.
6. How to Complain
If you have any concerns, please contact me first at dpatconn@hotmail.com. If you remain unhappy, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).