Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (aka GDPR) is a new and far-reaching privacy regulation that took effect from 25th May 2018. This privacy policy sets out how I adhere to this policy.
I may change this privacy policy on occasion by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 23rd October 2019.
I am committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected by collecting minimal and lawful data at all times.
Data collected when you use this website
Cookies
When you visit this website for the first time, a small text file called a cookie asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to ‘remember’ you and your preferences. They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for visitors.
My website runs on the Squarespace.com platform and you can read all about the cookies they capture in their Cookie policy here.
If you agree, the file is added. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.
Online Contact form
If you complete my online contact form, I ask for your name and email address only. I use these only for lawful processing i.e. enabling me to respond to your query. I do not at any time pass your details on to any third-party unless I have your explicit permission.
Links to other Websites
My Website may contain links to other websites. However, once you have used these links to leave my site, you should note that I do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, I cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should regard the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Subscribed to my Newsletter
If you subscribe to my newsletter you are explicitly giving consent to receive my newsletter only. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Data collected if I enter a contract with you
What information I collect
I may collect the following information from you:
name and job title.
contact information including telephone number, postal address and email address.
Information on the type project you require.
Any information I collect is strictly necessary for us to enter into a contract with one another or because it is necessary for me to comply with the law.
Why I collect this information
I require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service. I do not at any time pass your details on to any third-party unless I have your explicit permission or am required by law to do so.
What I do with the information I gather
Provide a service to you.
Internal record keeping.
Security and data breaches
I am committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, I have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information I collect online.
If I become aware of any data breaches, I will inform you within 72 hours.
Controlling your personal information
You may request details of personal information which I hold about you. Please email katherineb@greenbee.net.
If you believe that any information I hold on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email me as soon as possible, at katherinembarney@gmail.com. I will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
I will keep your information for a reasonable period after our contract ends and then I will delete your details from my records.
The GDPR 2018 gives you the right to be forgotten or removed from my records at anytime. Please email katherinembarney@gmail.com and I will erase any details I hold on you.