Our GDPR Policy

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited is committed to ensuring the privacy and protection of personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. Our website (dartfreelancewriting.co.uk) is hosted by Squarespace, for information relating to Squarespace’s GDPR policy, please click here.

The General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) is a European privacy law that governs the collection, usage, and retention of personal data of individuals by both individuals and organisations.

Following the departure of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) from the European Union (EU), the EU GDPR has been incorporated into UK law as part of the retained EU law, referred to as the UK GDPR. The UK GDPR, along with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), continues to be a fundamental aspect of UK legislation.

This guide references the GDPR and its provisions, encompassing both the EU GDPR and UK GDPR.

While the GDPR is an EU/UK regulation, it extends its jurisdiction to organisations in other countries that offer goods or services to, or monitor the behaviour of, individuals residing in the EU, UK, or Switzerland. This includes organisations based in the EU, UK, and Switzerland, as well as those outside these territories that cater to or monitor individuals within them.

According to the GDPR, personal data comprises any information that can reasonably identify a specific living person, whether on its own or in conjunction with other data. This includes conventional personal data such as names, dates of birth, physical addresses, and email addresses, as well as location data, biometric data, financial information, and more.

The GDPR mandates specific safeguards for the transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland to "third countries," which encompass all countries outside these protected regions, including the United States. DART Freelance Writing Services Limited is committed to handling personal data received from the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and elsewhere globally in a secure and privacy-oriented manner. We process personal data in compliance with the European Commission and UK Standard Contractual Clauses.

1. Data Collection and Processing

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited collects and processes personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining services for clients.

  • Communicating with clients regarding services, updates, and promotions.

  • Fulfilling contractual obligations with clients.

  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

2. Types of Personal Data

The types of personal data collected and processed by DART Freelance Writing Services Limited may include:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number, etc.).

  • Payment and billing information.

  • Information provided by clients during the use of our services.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited processes personal data based on the following lawful bases:

  • Necessity for the performance of a contract with the data subject.

  • Compliance with legal obligations.

  • Consent provided by the data subject for specific purposes.

4. Data Security

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited employs appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard the security and confidentiality of personal data. This includes:

  • Encryption of personal data.

  • Regular data security assessments.

  • Employee training on data protection best practices.

  • Access controls and limited access to personal data.

5. Data Retention

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited retains personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

6. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects possess the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Access to their personal data.

  • Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Erasure of personal data ("right to be forgotten").

  • Restriction of processing of personal data.

  • Data portability.

  • Objection to processing of personal data.

  • Freedom from automated decision-making.

7. Data Transfer

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited may transfer personal data to third parties (such as service providers or business partners) in compliance with relevant data protection laws and with adequate safeguards in place to protect the data.

8. Contact Information

For any inquiries or concerns regarding our GDPR policy or the processing of personal data by DART Freelance Writing Services Limited, please reach out to us at the following address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC21 4NE or by emailing charlotte@dartfreelancewriting.co.uk

9. Changes to this Policy

DART Freelance Writing Services Limited reserves the right to update this GDPR policy periodically. Any modifications will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.

This document was last reviewed and/or modified on: 05/03/2024