Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 24, 2021
The Wild Wordsmith Ltd is run by Amber Badger as a company director. Your privacy is important to me, and in this statement I explain what personal data I collect from you and how I use it. I encourage you to read this statement and contact me if you have any queries regarding the data I hold about you.
This statement is divided between the different relationships I have with people engaging with The Wild Wordsmith. If you are unsure which category you fall into, you can contact me to find out.
1. General information
Sharing your data:
Under no circumstances is your data ever sold or rented to a third party.
I may share your data in the following circumstances:
to service providers and affiliates (Dubsado, GoCardless, PayPal, Zoom, Quickbooks, Voxer postal services) who assist in the delivery of my products and services
to third parties if I believe that disclosure is advisable or necessary to comply with the law, to enforce or apply my terms and conditions, or to protect the rights, property or safety of myself or others. This may include exchanging information with other companies and organisations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
Access to your data:
You the right to request a copy of the information I hold about you. If you would like a copy of the personal information I hold, please contact me. You also have the right to be forgotten, so you can contact me to request the data I hold be destroyed.
2. Clients and customers
What data I collect and where it’s kept:
If you engage in my coaching services, projects, retainer services or book a workshop I collect your name, email address, business address, business name and website and social information. This data is held within Dubsado.
Why I need it and how I use it:
I need to know this basic personal data in order to contact you regarding your product or service, and to monitor your progress.
You will not be added to any other marketing lists unless you have opted in to those yourself. If you are also an email subscriber, please see the Email subscriber section below to see how your data is used in that context.
How long I keep it:
I am required under UK tax law to keep your basic personal data (name, address, contact details) for a minimum of 6 years. After this point your information will be kept until you notify me otherwise; you have the right to be forgotten so contact me if you would like your data to be destroyed.
3. Non customer enquiries
What data I collect and where it’s kept:
If you have enquired about my services via the contact form on my website, I collect your name, business name, website and email address. This information is held within Dubsado.
Why I need it and how I use it:
I need to know this basic personal data in order to contact you regarding your enquiry.
You will not be added to any other marketing lists unless you have opted in to those yourself. If you are also an email subscriber, please see the Email Subscriber section below to see how your data is used in that context.
How long I keep it:
Your information will be kept until you notify me otherwise; you have the right to be forgotten so contact me if you would like your data to be destroyed.
4. Email subscribers
What data I collect and where it’s kept:
I collect your name and email address when you opt in to my email list. This data is held in Flodesk.
Why I need it and how I use it:
I use this information to remind you about my business and brand – this means that I will send you weekly emails related to writing, content marketing, communication techniques or general business updates about The Wild Wordsmith Ltd.
How long I keep it:
Your information will be kept until you notify me otherwise; you have the right to be forgotten so contact me if you would like your data to be destroyed.
5. Site users
What data I collect and where it’s kept:
I may collect your IP address and information regarding your location and pages accessed. This data is collected and stored in Google Analytics.
Why I need it and how I use it:
This allows me to analyse my web traffic. This analysis is about general trends rather than you as an individual, and your IP address is encoded and not visible to me.
How long I keep it:
Your information will be kept until you notify me otherwise; you have the right to be forgotten so contact me if you would like your data to be destroyed.
If at any point you believe the information we process on you is incorrect you request to see this information and even have it corrected or deleted. If you wish to raise a complaint on how I have handled your personal data, you can contact me and I will investigate the matter.
If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are processing your personal data not in accordance with the law you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).