Privacy Policy

Why do I collect data from you?

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I gather and use certain information about you in order to:

• respond to your requests for information (e.g. my availability or a quote for editorial services)

• allow you to register for a special offer

• allow me to contact you while an editing project is ongoing

• enable certain functions on this website

• better understand how visitors use this website

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What information do I collect from you?

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I collect the following minimal information: 

• name

• contact postal address

• email address

• information pertinent to your inquiry (e.g. word count, nature of project, previous editorial work conducted, etc…)

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How do I use this data?

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The data I collect is used as follows:

• For my internal accounting processes (e.g. so I can invoice you) and so that I am compliant with the IRS should it request an audit.

• To contact you in response to your inquiry, order, quote, special offer, or booking.

• To give you access to content you have purchased that resides on my website.

• To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my editorial services.

 

I will never use this date for marketing or promotion purposes without getting your permission in writing first (for example, to publish your testimonial for me on my website), or unless you have signed up to be notified about a specific offer.

 

 

How do I use cookies?

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A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables my website to identify your computer as you view different pages on my website.

 

The only way in which I use cookies is for web analytics, specifically Wix Analytics.

 

Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you other than that which you elect to share with me.

 

You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how my website uses cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you can amend your settings. Please note that this may affect how my website functions, and some pages may become unavailable to you.

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• To learn more about cookies, visit All About Cookies: https://allaboutcookies.org/#google_vignette.

• To read Wix’s privacy statement, see the Wix.com Privacy Policy page: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

• To read Google’s Privacy Policy, visit this link: https://policies.google.com/privacy

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How do I collect your personal data?

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I collect and store minimal information via the following forms:

• Contact form (via Wix.com)

• Reservation confirmation form (via Wix.com)

• Email (via Wix.com)

• Manuscript assessment form (via Google.com)

 

I will never lease, distribute, or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or if I am required to do so by law.

 

You can ask me to remove your data from Wix or Google at any time. Please note that if your information is being held to enable access to content that you’ve purchased from me (e.g. courses/books), the removal of your data will remove your access.

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How do I store your personal data?

 

The minimal information I collect is stored on the following data servers:

• Wix. This is my website host and blog-subscription management system. It is password protected and has SSL-certification (https://support.wix.com/en/article/about-ssl-and-https#) to provide an additional layer of security. You can access Wix.com’s privacy policy here: https://www.wix.com/about/privacy.

• iCloud. This is my cloud-based file management system accessed via my password-protected computer. My iCloud account is protected by a two-step password-authentication process. You can access its privacy policy here: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/.

• Google. This is the USA-based password-protected server I use to communicate via email and manage manuscript assessment submissions. You can access its privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

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How long do I keep your data for?

 

Because many of my customers and clients work with me more than once, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.

• Please ask if you want me to delete or amend your records. As long as I’m complying with the IRS’s legal requirements, I’ll action your request immediately.

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With whom is your data shared?

 

No one, unless you request that I do so in writing, or the IRS elects to audit my business.

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Contact me

 

If you have any questions or requests for modification or removal of your data, you are welcome to email me at contact@tinlanterneditorial.com.