Privacy Policy

Privacy policy

This page sets out Lisa de Caux | LdC Editorial’s policies on data protection and the personal data of all business contacts – primarily customers (actual and potential), service/product providers (actual and potential) and fellow editors and proofreaders (including individuals interested in attending the Chartered Institute for Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) Manchester local group).

It is intended to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is effective from 25 May 2018.

Data protection

  1. All project-related files (including files related to my role as CIEP Manchester local group coordinator) are stored on a password-protected computer that only I control.
  2. All emails for projects (including emails related to my role as CIEP Manchester local group coordinator) are stored securely on password-protected devices.
  3. Files are a) password protected and stored securely on dedicated RAID based storage locally b) automatically synchronised and held securely in the “cloud”, using industry standard security.
  4. I have taken steps to protect the security of information on my mobile phone and external hard drives.
  5. I have a security procedure in place that ensures all personal data is irretrievably wiped from all old devices before I dispose of them.
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Personal data

  1. So that I can provide you with a service, respond to your enquiries, and keep you up to date with new services/availability, I collect and keep the following minimal information: a) name; b) contact postal address (in the case of clients); c) email address; and d) information pertinent to your enquiry (e.g. word count, nature of project, whether you're an author, editor or interested in attending the CIEP Manchester local group).
  2. After your project is completed, I keep your data for my internal accounting processes (e.g. so I can invoice you) and so that I am compliant with my tax authority (HMRC).
  3. I collect your data directly (i.e. when you provide your details).
  4. I will not sell, lease or distribute your personal information to third parties without your written permission unless I am compelled by law to do so.
  5. You can opt out of any marketing communications (or communications relating to the CIEP Manchester local group) at any time by emailing me.
  6. All new and existing clients are made aware of my Privacy Policy via my Terms and Conditions and/or a link on my website www.ldceditorial.co.uk. From 25 May 2018, all CIEP Manchester local group emails will include a specific request to contact me if the recipient no longer wishes to receive these emails.
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