This privacy policy sets out how Walton Wordsmiths uses and protects any information that you give Walton Wordsmiths when you use this website.
Walton Wordsmiths is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
Walton Wordsmiths may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 31st March 2021.
What we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Name and job title.
- Contact information including email address, registered business address, and telephone numbers.
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:
- Internal record keeping.
- To communicate with you directly as an interested party.
Where we store your data
All services used are GDPR compliant. Your data may be stored in:
- Google Contacts and Mail – Gsuite’s Privacy Policy
You have a right to refuse use of these products while working with you, but it may restrict some of the services Walton Wordsmiths can offer you.
How long we store your data
How long we store your information depends on the purpose of collection. Internal records will be purged after 10 years.
Security
We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.
These include:
- Encryption of data.
- Security assessments of all service providers who may handle your personal data.
- Scenario planning to ensure we are ready to respond to data security incidents.
- Penetration testing of systems.
- Security controls which protect our IT infrastructure from external attack and unauthorised access.
- Internal policies setting out our data security approach.
How we use cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
Cookies used on this website
There are no cookies in use on this website.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. We cannot therefore be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Controlling your personal information
You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
- Whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, don’t tick the checkbox that specifies email, telephone or direct marketing communication.
- If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at hello@waltonwordsmiths.org.uk
- We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998 and the GDPR. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please email hello@waltonwordsmiths.org.uk. We will get back to you within 4 working days.
If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please email us at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.