Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy clauses define the conditions which one must accept in order to use these services. Once the site user reads this page, he or she automatically agrees to the policies laid out therein. If the user does not agree with these policies, he or she should not use this site or any services offered by this site. Use of this site and request for services indicates acceptance of this Privacy Policy.
I may apply changes to this policy without prior notice to reflect a change in operational procedures or for legal/regulatory purposes. This page is available at all times for reference.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need any clarification regarding the process or requirements of both parties.
Page last updated June 2020.
I may apply changes to this policy without prior notice to reflect a change in operational procedures or for legal/regulatory purposes. This page is available at all times for reference.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need any clarification regarding the process or requirements of both parties.
Page last updated June 2020.
General overview of policy:
Information I collect:
What happens with the information collected:
There are certain instances when personal details may be used:
Financial information:
All payments are processed using external financial institutions: PayPal or the client’s bank. I do not collect, or have access to, any financial information from my clients through this website.
Cookies:
My website uses cookies, as almost all websites do. Cookies are small text files stored by your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox) on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This allows the website to provide basic functionality such as a browsing history for a particular user, or to be able count of the total number of users currently viewing the site.
Google Analytics:
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Google advertising cookies:
Google uses cookies to help serve the ads that it displays on the websites of its partners, such as websites displaying Google ads or participating in Google certified ad networks. When users visit a Google partner's website, a cookie may be dropped on that end user's browser.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to your website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Ads Settings. (Users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info (copy and paste link if this does not load correctly).
Security for personal information:
Any personal information submitted by you through my website is treated with the strictest confidence. This information is used solely to improve my website and the service/information it offers. Any information you submit will never be submitted or sold to a third party. However, data sent electronically via this website, as with any other internet site, can be intercepted; therefore, any information sent to me is at the sender’s own risk.
Affiliate disclaimer:
Some of the the articles under the ‘Writing Tips’ and ‘Self-Publishing Resources’ sections of this website contain links that allow visitors to purchase products/services provided by other companies/sellers. These are ‘affiliate links’, which means that I will receive a commission at no extra cost to the customer if the product/service is purchased after clicking on the link. There is no remuneration for clicking the link without making a purchase.
The current affiliate links on this site are for sqribble.com – ebook creator studio.
I am not responsible for the quality, reliability, cost, accuracy, timeliness or any other aspect of these products and services. This third-party company/seller will have their own privacy policy, data collection practices, and terms and conditions, so please check their website if you make a purchase to be aware of the information collected during your visit to their site and the requirements of both parties.
Other websites/third party websites:
This site contains links to other websites on the internet. Once you have used these links to leave this website you should be aware that I do not have any control over these websites and their content. The policies of these sites are not under my control, and I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites. These sites are not governed by my Privacy Policy. Please exercise caution and look at the Privacy Policy applicable to each site.
By visiting this website and placing an order, you are consenting to the use of your information for the purposes detailed above.
- Any personal information and material submitted through my website or via email is treated confidentially and only used as detailed within this Privacy Policy.
- No editorial projects are subcontracted, discussed with anyone else or passed on to a third party unless I have the client’s consent or am required to do so for legal reasons.
Information I collect:
- I may keep a record of any correspondence if I am contacted with regards to my editorial services. This includes general queries, requests for quotes or checking my availability.
- Names, email addresses and details of projects provided on my contact form submitted via this website.
What happens with the information collected:
- I may keep details such as contact information. Under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, you may view your records to ensure that they are relevant, correct and up to date.
There are certain instances when personal details may be used:
- To process an order.
- To send out information, details of offers and changes/updates to services.
- To help improve my services, website and marketing.
- To address customer support related issues.
- To receive testimonials.
- You are under no obligation to receive these communications and you can opt out at any time by using the contact form on this site.
- I may disclose information provided to me through my website or via email if I receive a request for information mandated by law or in response to a legal process.
Financial information:
All payments are processed using external financial institutions: PayPal or the client’s bank. I do not collect, or have access to, any financial information from my clients through this website.
Cookies:
My website uses cookies, as almost all websites do. Cookies are small text files stored by your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox) on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This allows the website to provide basic functionality such as a browsing history for a particular user, or to be able count of the total number of users currently viewing the site.
Google Analytics:
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser; however, please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.
Google advertising cookies:
Google uses cookies to help serve the ads that it displays on the websites of its partners, such as websites displaying Google ads or participating in Google certified ad networks. When users visit a Google partner's website, a cookie may be dropped on that end user's browser.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to your website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Ads Settings. (Users can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info (copy and paste link if this does not load correctly).
Security for personal information:
Any personal information submitted by you through my website is treated with the strictest confidence. This information is used solely to improve my website and the service/information it offers. Any information you submit will never be submitted or sold to a third party. However, data sent electronically via this website, as with any other internet site, can be intercepted; therefore, any information sent to me is at the sender’s own risk.
Affiliate disclaimer:
Some of the the articles under the ‘Writing Tips’ and ‘Self-Publishing Resources’ sections of this website contain links that allow visitors to purchase products/services provided by other companies/sellers. These are ‘affiliate links’, which means that I will receive a commission at no extra cost to the customer if the product/service is purchased after clicking on the link. There is no remuneration for clicking the link without making a purchase.
The current affiliate links on this site are for sqribble.com – ebook creator studio.
I am not responsible for the quality, reliability, cost, accuracy, timeliness or any other aspect of these products and services. This third-party company/seller will have their own privacy policy, data collection practices, and terms and conditions, so please check their website if you make a purchase to be aware of the information collected during your visit to their site and the requirements of both parties.
Other websites/third party websites:
This site contains links to other websites on the internet. Once you have used these links to leave this website you should be aware that I do not have any control over these websites and their content. The policies of these sites are not under my control, and I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites. These sites are not governed by my Privacy Policy. Please exercise caution and look at the Privacy Policy applicable to each site.
By visiting this website and placing an order, you are consenting to the use of your information for the purposes detailed above.
