Privacy & Cookies

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I am a registered sole trader, operating as Distilled Editorial Services, offering editorial services such as copywriting, copyediting and proofreading. This privacy and cookie policy outlines how I use and protect the information you give me when you visit the Distilledit.co.uk website. If you are asked to provide information, it will only be used in the ways stated in this policy.

If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me for clarity or reassurance. 

This privacy and cookie policy was last updated on 03/05/2022.

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Privacy

What information do I collect from you?

I collect the following information:

  • ​name
  • email address
  • information related to your enquiry (e.g. word count, nature of the project) 

I also use Google Analytics to help me understand how you use my website (e.g. which pages you visit and how long you spend on each one). All data collected by Google Analytics is GDPR/UK-GDPR compliant.

How do I collect your personal data?

I collect and store information in these ways:

I also collect website statistics through Google Analytics (integrated into WordPress via Orbit Fox)

How do I use this data?

I collect your data so that I can:​

  • Contact you in response to your enquiry, quote or booking
  • Record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my editorial services
  • Invoice you and remain compliant with my tax authority (HMRC) in the event of an audit
  • Track views and website usage data

I will not use your personal data for marketing purposes without your consent. I will not share your data with third parties unless I am required to do so by law.

How do I store your personal data?

The information I collect is stored:

  • Krystal Hosting. This is my website host. It is password-protected and has SSL-certification (HTTPS) to provide an additional layer of security. You can see Krystal Hosting’s privacy policy here.
  • My website is maintained on WordPress and is password-protected. You can see the WordPress privacy policy here.
  • Dropbox. This is my cloud-based file management system accessed via my password-protected computer. Even though Dropbox is a US-based company, it is registered with the EU–US Privacy Shield.
  • Wave. This is the accounting app I use to send invoices. Your name, email address and project summary are stored. You can access Wave’s privacy policy here, their security policy here, and their terms of use here.
  • PayPal. If you choose not to make your payment through direct bank transfer, it will be processed via Paypal. All PayPal transactions are subject to the PayPal Privacy Policy. Your data will be used for accounting purposes only and will never be divulged to third parties.
  • BlueMail. This is the password-protected server I use to communicate via email.

How long do I keep your data for?

Because many of my customers and clients work with me more than once, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.

  • 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 want me to delete or amend your records. As long as I’m complying with HMRC’s legal requirements, I’ll action your request immediately.

With whom is your data shared?

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

External web links

This website contains links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or the content on these sites and you should check their privacy policies before you share any data with them. This privacy and cookie policy applies only to the information collected by me.

Contact me

If you have any questions or requests for modification or removal of your data, you are welcome to email me at hello@distilledit.co.uk.

Cookies

This privacy and cookie policy explains what cookies are and how I use them. It also describes the types of cookies I use, the information I collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control your cookie preferences. You can change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on my website at any time.

Your consent applies to the following domains: distilledit.co.uk

Your current state: No consent given

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What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyse what works and where it needs improvement.

How do I use cookies?

As with most online services, this website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on this website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping services secure and, all in all, providing you with a better and improved user experience and helping to speed up your future interactions with this website.

What types of cookies do I use?

Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of the site. They allow it to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information.

Statistics: These cookies store information like the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit, etc. This data helps me to understand and analyse how well the website performs and where it needs improvement.

How can I control the cookie preferences?

Should you decide to change your preferences later through your browsing session, you can click on the ‘Cookie Policy’ tab on your screen. This will display the consent notice again, enabling you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.