Privacy & Cookie Policy
Introduction
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
- Personal Information (such as name, email address, phone number) when you provide it voluntarily.
- Technical Information (such as IP address, browser type, device details).
- Usage Data (such as pages visited, time spent on the site).
- Cookies and Tracking Data to enhance user experience and improve site performance.
- How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes and lawful bases:
To provide our services (lawful basis: contract). - To respond to your requests (lawful basis: legitimate interest).
- To send updates or marketing materials, if you opt in (lawful basis: consent).
- To analyze and improve website functionality (lawful basis: legitimate interest).
- To comply with legal obligations (lawful basis: legal requirement).
Cookies
- Our website uses cookies to:
Ensure the website functions properly. - Remember your preferences.
- Analyze traffic and site performance.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. On your first visit, you will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies through a consent banner.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services) and legal authorities if required.
International Transfers
If we transfer personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or other legally recognised safeguards.
Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Object to processing, including direct marketing.
- Data portability – request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/
To exercise your rights, please contact us at phil@goldsborowritingacademy.co.uk.
Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Goldboro Writing Academy
phil@goldsborowritingacademy.co.uk
Additional Information
Here at Goldsboro Writing Academy we take your privacy seriously.
There are times where we ask for information from you, for example when you apply to one of our courses and you fill in the request form. Be assured, we do not pass that information on to anyone else, and we keep it securely and do not share it (unless you have given consent for us to show to a tutor or fellow student).
We do not include you on our mailings unless you have requested that, and you can unsubscribe by emailing us or hitting the unsubscribe button at any time.
We do not ask for your financial information, we are paid via bank transfer and so never have your details.
We are a writing community, and work and ideas are shared with other writers and editors and agents for feedback and workshopping scenes. This is only done with your agreement, and mostly at your instigation. We only work with well respected professionals and we treat all of our writing with the utmost respect. Your writing is always your intellectual property and sharing it will always be your choice.
