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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

 

Welcome to McE Writing Advice, an online writing mentorship and consultation platform based in the United Kingdom. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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2. Information

 

We Collect We only collect the following personal information from users when purchasing a package:

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  • Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Address

  • Payment information

 

3. How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process and complete transactions when you purchase a package.

  • To communicate with you regarding your mentorship or consultation services.

  • To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

  • To comply with legal obligations under UK data protection laws.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

 

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

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  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our agreement to provide mentorship or consultation services.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable financial and legal requirements.

  • Legitimate Interests: To communicate with you regarding your services, provided your rights are not overridden.

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5. Sharing and Disclosure

 

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

  • Service providers (such as payment processors and hosting services) that assist in operating our platform.

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

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6. International Data Transfers

 

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or UK-approved transfer mechanisms, to protect your data in accordance with UK GDPR.

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7. Data Security

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We implement security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online platform is entirely secure, so we encourage you to take precautions when sharing personal information.

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8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

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You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.

  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.

  • Restriction: Request a temporary halt to processing under specific circumstances.

  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@darrenmcenaney.com.

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9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

We do not use cookies or tracking technologies to collect personal data.

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10. Third-Party Links

 

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

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11. Retention of Data

 

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

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12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

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13. Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at admin@darrenmcenaney.com.

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By using McE Writing Advice, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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