This privacy policy was last updated on 21st June 2023.

​I am a registered sole trader operating as Newlyn Editorial. I offer copyediting and proofreading services to authors and businesses.

This policy describes how I protect and make use of the information that you give to me through this website. If you are asked to provide information, it will only be used in ways stated in this policy.

Why do I collect data from you?
I gather and use certain information about you to:

  • respond to requests for information or provide quotes for projects
  • enable me to contact you during a project
  • enable certain functions on this website
  • better understand how visitors use this website

What information do I collect?
The minimal information that I will collect from you is as follows:​

  • name
  • email address
  • information regarding your enquiry/request for a quote

How do I use this data?
The data that I collect is used as follows:​

  • For my internal accounting processes and so that I am compliant with my tax authority (HMRC) if it requests an audit
  • To contact you in response to your enquiry or quote
  • To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my editorial services

I will never use this data for marketing or promotion purposes without receiving your explicit permission in writing first, or unless you have signed up for notifications. 

How do I use cookies?
A cookie is a very small file stored on your computer by a web browser. It allows my website to remember you when you return to the site and view different pages.

I only use cookies for web analytics, specifically: 

  • Google Analytics
  • 1&1 IONOS

I do not gain access to your computer or any files by using cookies. I also do not gain access to any information that you choose not to share with me.
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How do I collect your personal data?
I collect and store minimal information via Webmail (1&1 IONOS).

I will never lease, distribute or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law. You can ask me to remove your data from IONOS at any time. If you have any questions about your data, please email me at mandie@newlyneditorial.co.uk.

How do I store your personal data?
The minimal information I collect is stored on the following data servers:

  • IONOS. This is my website host. It is password-protected and has SSL-certification (https) to provide an extra layer of security. You can access IONOS’ privacy policy here
  • Google Drive. This is my cloud-based file management system accessed via my password-protected computer. You can access Google Drive’s privacy policy here

How long do I keep your data for?
As I work with many clients more than once, I only delete their data if 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. If I comply with HMRC’s legal requirements, I will action your request straightaway