I respect the privacy of individuals.
I am based in the UK and I use and retain information for business and professional purposes in line with UK data protection regulations.
I may use Google Analytics. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information by using cookies on users’ computers. This information helps to create usage reports. Google stores this information.
Google’s privacy policy is available here https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.
Personal information
I will only use personal information to:
• provide specifically requested information (i.e. answer your emails or contact you when necessary);
• send you communications I think may interest you; and
• carry out our legitimate business that may include providing communications services for others, consultancy and advisory services, education, training and preparing information with a view to publication.
I adhere to the privacy policies of other organisations that I carry out work for.
Please let me know if you do not wish to receive any of my communications.
Consent
Consent is sought wherever and whenever possible and required. However, some information may be held for journalistic purposes where consent is not required.
Disclosures
I will only disclose personal information where I am required to do so by law.
Information security
I take reasonable technical and organisational precautions to prevent the loss, misuse or alteration of personal data. All information provided is stored on secure (password- and firewall-protected) servers and devices. I cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the internet.
Data protection policy amendments
I may update this policy from time to time by posting revisions here. Please check here occasionally for any changes.
User rights
Users may request copies of personal information held by Allison Parkinson, subject to
• providing appropriate evidence of identity – such as a copy of the photo pages of a passport certified by a solicitor or bank plus a copy of a (utility) bill showing your current address.
I may withhold information within legal limits.
By emailing me, you authorise me to retain such personal information within the scope of current legislation.
Other websites
I accept no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of other websites.
Updating information
Please let me know if personal information needs correcting or updating.
Questions
Queries about this policy and data retention should be sent to:
allisonparkinson@btinternet.com
(Last updated: 7 June 2019)