Privacy Policy for Liam Atkins Copywriting

Effective Date: 6th October 2024

At Liam Atkins Copywriting, accessible from https://liamatkins.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with UK laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and business details.
Client/Contact Data: Contact details from publicly available sources, such as LinkedIn or Apollo, when working on cold email projects.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage information via cookies when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for:

Providing copywriting services, including managing and sending email marketing and cold outreach campaigns.
Responding to your enquiries.
Sending marketing communications if you opt-in.
Improving website and marketing effectiveness through analytics.

3. Client Contact Data Handling

We do not handle, store, or manage your client contact data directly. When providing email newsletter services, we log into your existing systems (e.g., Mailchimp, HubSpot) to carry out campaigns. You are responsible for ensuring that the appropriate consents are in place for any data stored in those systems.

4. Cold Email Campaigns

For cold email projects, we source contact details from publicly available platforms such as LinkedIn or Apollo, ensuring that all data collection and usage aligns with GDPR requirements. The emails we send are targeted towards relevant business services and are compliant with applicable legal standards regarding cold outreach.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

Contractual Necessity: To provide our services.
Consent: For marketing purposes (opt-in required).
Legitimate Interests: For business operations, including cold email outreach to promote relevant business services, where appropriate.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your information with:

Third-party service providers assisting with our operations (e.g., email marketing platforms).
Legal Authorities if required by law.

7. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our site. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie P olicy.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined here or as required by law. Client contact data is retained only for the duration of our agreement or as instructed by you.

9. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Access, Rectification, and Erasure: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your data.
Data Portability and Restriction: Request transfer or restriction of your data.
Object to Processing: You can object to data processing for marketing or cold email outreach.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. Security

We implement measures to protect your data from unauthorised access or misuse.

11. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact:

Liam Atkins Copywriting
Email: [email protected]
Address: 18 Ore Valley Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3FD