Ulan-Taylor Privacy and No Cookies Policies
This site does not use cookies. This privacy policy is currently being
drafted. I am committed to protecting your privacy and personal
information and will never abuse your trust.
This Privacy Policy explains
what information is collected
how information is stored
how information is used
It also provides links to the Privacy Policies of organisations
providing web-ware used by this website.
What is personal data?
This is the definition provided to me by the Information Commission The
GDPR applies to ‘personal data’ meaning any information relating to an
identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified in
particular by reference to an identifier.
This definition provides for a wide range of personal identifiers to
constitute personal data, including name, identification number, location
data or online identifier, reflecting changes in technology and the way
organisations collect information about people.
The GDPR applies to both automated personal data and to manual filing
systems where personal data are accessible according to specific criteria.
This could include chronologically ordered sets of manual records
containing personal data.
What information does the GDPR apply to?
What information do I collect?
When you contact me Personal data you provide about yourself (for example,
your name and contact details e.g. an email) you provide a name and an
email address when making a comment on a blog post or submitting a form. I
do not ask for any other details. What you provide is up to you. you may
disclose information about your business - however this is not personal
information which for the purposes of the GDPR only relates to the
personal data of individuals When a third party contacts me on your behalf
Personal data provided by a third party such as your name, contact details
and specific circumstances.
When you visit this website, or interact with this site or me via social
media Your IP address and browsing preferences and choices; Your name and
username and any comments that you make.
When you commission me to do work for you Your name and email address. I
will also ask you for your normal mailing address for my invoice.
Depending on the assignment you may disclose various other data but this
will vary from client to client and will not apply to all. What you
disclose is your choice. If you post any personal data (e.g. an email
address) in a blog comment I will not publish it How do I collect
information? Your personal information may be collected from a number of
sources. These include: From you when you contact or interact with this
site by email or when you communicate through social media; From forms you
may complete; From public sources of data (e.g. the contacts details you
have chosen to make public on your website or social media)
From organisations/bodies you are connect to or are affiliated with, when
they provide your information to me Why do I collect it? In relation to
news updates, the information I hold is based on you having given your
consent. I also collect information because of a legitimate interest to
ensure I have got details correct in relation to any public published
information about you. Data relating to any business transaction arises
out of a contractual necessity e.g. so both you and I are fulfilling the
obligations set out in supplier terms and conditions or any contract that
may be in place.
How do I use your information?
I process your data in order to: Record any correspondence or products I
receive and respond accordingly; Send out information relating to news
updates Enter into contracts with customers Maintain relationships with
individuals and organisations and send messages from time to time
How is it stored?
Your personal data is stored in a number of ways: In paper files stored
securely; In software systems which are managed on my computer hardware. I
currently do not provide newsletter updates Who do I share your
information with? We may share your data with and/or obtain information
from some third parties: my website currently does not use cookies as of
12/01/2023 updates to this policy will be amended should my website rely
on any external services for web forms and cookies, statistical services
with respect to understanding the traffic to the website Social media
providers e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram – to highlight public news
Other organisations where we are required to by law or by a public
authority.
I am committed to protecting your privacy. Under no circumstances do I
rent, trade or share your e-mail address without your consent. Very
occasionally people ask to be put in contact with another person. Rather
than give their email address to you, I inform you that I will forward
your request (using gmail) to them and leave them to decide how to
respond.
How do I protect your data? I take the security of your data very
seriously. Your data cannot be accessed by third parties other than those
providing services as identified below. I engage reputable service
providers to process your data on my behalf for the purposes of email
correspondence, website and social media provision They are all under a
duty of confidentiality, and are legally obliged to implement appropriate
technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of data in
line with the relevant legislation. How long do I keep your personal data?
Your personal data is kept under review.
Correspondence: I periodically delete contacts and associated emails. Spam
comments are kept for a period of time prior to reports to Google re.
worst offenders. News updates: Emails are stored on in my dedicated
Hostinger email hosting account Personal data and business correspondence
in relation to all business contracts involving payment is retained for a
minimum of six years after the end of the tax year in line with the
requirements of HMRC. This website does not use cookies.
My Privacy Policy in relation to e-mail addresses is simple. I rely on
your consent for me to know and use the personal data you supply - such as
name and email address. Your data is always kept safe and secure.
Marketing: I do NOT use email addresses for marketing purposes. I will NOT
contact you for marketing purposes or to promote new additions to the
website to you. I use Facebook and Twitter to promote my website. What I
do with your emails: If you have any queries you can contact me via the
contact forms on this website or via the e-mail address listed
on 'www.ulan-taylor.com'
Statistical Data I do not use web analytics or user tracking software or cookies. Website traffic may be stored on web hosting service providers I use (Hostinger). Paul Taylor (that's me -
the author if this website) is responsible for ensuring compliance with
data protection legislation.
If you have a query please contact me in the first instance. If you have
concerns about the use of your personal data, the Information
Commissioners Office is an independent body set up to uphold information
rights in the UK.
They can be contacted through their website: www.ico.org.uk or their
helpline on 0303 123 1113, or in writing to: Information Commissioner’s
Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF