This privacy policy explains how I use the personal data I collect from you when you use my website, www.estherlemair.com. It covers the following topics:

  • What data do I collect and how do I do it?
  • How do I use your data?
  • How do I store your data?
  • What are your data protection rights?
  • Cookies
  • How to manage your cookies
  • Privacy policies of other websites
  • Changes to my privacy policy
  • How to contact me
  • How to contact the appropriate authorities
  • What data do I collect and how do I do it?

What data do I collect and how do I do it?

Most of the data I collect is directly provided by you.

  • When you contact me using the form on the website, you provide me with your name, your email address, and any other information you give in the message.
  • When you contact me via email or Skype, you provide me with your email address and SkypeID, as well as the information you share in the message.
  • When you hire me to edit and proofread a paper, you give me access to that paper and all the information in it.

I also collect data by placing cookies on your browser. I use cookies so that we can monitor the behaviour of visitors on my website (Google Analytics). The cookie data is encrypted and stored on your own computer. Others have no access to this data. You can decide whether you want cookies on your computer: you can choose your settings in your browser (see Section 5 and 7 below).

I do not receive your data from other sources.

How do I use your data?

I collect your data so that I can:

  • Respond to your initial communication
  • Provide you with the best and most appropriate service. Simply put, the more I know about your needs, the better I will be able to help you
  • Improve the usability of the website and better understand users’ needs.

How do I store your data?

I store your data locally, on my computer, only. I do not share your data with anybody else unless I am legally required to do so.

I will keep your academic work for six months. Once this time period has expired, I will delete it. I do not usually delete emails or contact details, but if you want me to do so, please ask.

What are your data protection rights?

I would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:

  • The right to access – You have the right to contact me for copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification – You have the right to request that I correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request me to complete the information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure – You have the right to request that I erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that I restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to my processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability – You have the right to request that I transfer the data that I have collected to another organisation, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, I have one month to respond to you, but I will generally respond to you with 24 hours. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact me by email:

Cookies

Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information. When you visit my website, I may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. I only use functionality cookies. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.

For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org.

How to manage cookies

You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of my website features may not function as a result.

Privacy policies of other websites

My website may contain links to other websites. My privacy policy applies only to my website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.

Changes to my privacy policy

I keep my privacy policy under regular review and place any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 11 April 2019.

How to contact me

If you have any questions about my privacy policy, the data I hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact me. Email me at:

How to contact the appropriate authority

Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that I have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office via their website or by phone, 0303 123 1113.