Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Last Updated: April 2025 At In The Edit, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services. 1. Information We Collect When you interact with our website or services, we may collect the following personal data: Contact Information – Name, email address, and any details you provide when reaching out to us. Document Content – Files and content submitted for proofreading (kept strictly confidential). Payment Information – Processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers (we do not store payment details). Website Usage Data – Cookies, IP address, and analytics to improve our services. 2. Lawful Basis for Processing Data Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on the following lawful grounds: Contractual Obligation – To fulfill our agreement to provide proofreading services. Legitimate Interests – To improve our services and ensure security. Legal Compliance – When required by law, such as tax or fraud prevention regulations. Consent – When you opt-in to marketing communications (you can withdraw consent anytime). 3. How We Use Your Information We use your personal data to: Provide, manage, and improve our proofreading services. Communicate with you regarding your order. Process secure payments. Ensure website security and fraud prevention. Comply with legal and regulatory requirements. 4. Data Protection & Security We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. All files submitted for proofreading are treated with strict confidentiality and are not shared with third parties, except as required by law. 5. Data Retention We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Documents submitted for proofreading are securely deleted after 30 days unless otherwise requested. 6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR As a UK or EU resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: ✅ Right to Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. ✅ Right to Rectification – Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data. ✅ Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten") – Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements). ✅ Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances. ✅ Right to Data Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. ✅ Right to Object – Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes, such as marketing. ✅ Right to Lodge a Complaint – If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you can file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk. 7. Third-Party Services We may use trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics tools) to operate our business. These providers are GDPR-compliant and process data securely. 8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and collect analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. 9. Contact Us If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us