The data I collect is used as follows:

1.   For essential internal business processes such as accounting/tax obligations

2.   To contact you in response to your enquiry or booking (e.g. provide you with a quote)

3.   To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my business services

4.   To provide you with occasional marketing or special offers via e-mail. You may unsubscribe from this service at any time by emailing me at info@ingapelosileighton.com.

I will never use this data for marketing or promotion purposes without first receiving your permission (for example, to publish your testimonial on my website or social media channels).

I collect and store minimal information via the following forms:

1.   Contact form (via Squarespace)

2.   Email (via Google Workspace)

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.

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’

1.   All project-related files for ‘live’ projects are stored on a password-protected private computer.

2.   All emails for ‘live’ projects are stored on a password-protected private computer.

3.   I do not use cloud storage for client materials unless by prior arrangement (e.g. for the purpose of sharing files with clients or colleagues via Google Docs).

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.

6.   Paper documents containing personal data (e.g. invoices) are kept within a locked filing cabinet and are shredded after the requisite retention period stipulated by HMRC

No one, unless you request that I do so in writing, or HMRC elects to audit my business. Personal Data will be disclosed to third parties or public officials only when it is required by law.

If you wish to contact me at any time regarding your personal data or you wish to be removed from contact list, you are welcome to email me at info@ingapelosieighton.com.

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