Last updated on February 23, 2022.
This policy describes how I protect and use the information you give me. If you are asked to provide information, it will only be used in ways stated in this policy.
Why do I collect data from you?
I gather and use certain information about you in order to:
· respond to your requests for information (e.g., my availability or a quote for services)
· allow me to contact you while a project is ongoing
· better understand how visitors use this website
What information do I collect from you?
I collect the following minimal information, but only if you provide it intentionally:
· Name
· Email address
· Information regarding your project (e.g. word count, genre, title, etc.)
How do I use this data?
The data I collect is used as follows:
· For my internal accounting processes and so that I am compliant with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), should it request an audit.
· To contact you in response to your inquiry, quote, project, or booking.
· To add general information about your project to my portfolio after the project is completed and published.
How do I use cookies?
A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive by your browser. It enables my website to identify your computer as you view different pages on my website. The only way in which I use cookies is for web analytics, specifically Google Analytics.
Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you other than that which you elect to share with me.
You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how my website uses cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you can amend your settings. Please note that this may affect how my website functions, and some pages may become unavailable to you.
To learn more about cookies, visit How Internet Cookies Work.
To read Google’s privacy statement, and how after May 25th you can request that I remove your information from my analytics data, see Google’s data privacy policies and approach and its data processing terms.
How do I collect your personal data?
I collect and store minimal information via the following forms:
· Contact form
I will never lease, distribute, or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law.
How do I store your personal data?
The minimal information I collect is stored on the following data servers:
· Squarespace. This is my website host. You can access Squarespace’s privacy policy here.
· PayPal. This is the password-protected online payment service I use for collecting fees unless an alternate arrangement is made. Your data will used for accounting purposes only and will never be divulged to third parties. You can access PayPal’s privacy policy here.
· Gmail. Gmail is my email provider. You can access Google’s privacy policy here.
How long do I keep your data?
Because many of my clients work with me on an ongoing basis, and sometimes there can be a year or more between projects, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.
The IRS requires me to keep records for at least 7 years after the relevant tax year.
With whom is your data shared?
Your pen name and/or book title may be displayed on my website after the project is completed and the book is published, though I always ask permission from my clients before including this information. No other information is shared with anyone outside of my business, unless you request that I do so in writing, or the IRS elects to audit my business.
Contact me
Please ask if you want me to delete or amend your records. As long as I’m complying with the IRS’s legal requirements, I’ll comply with your request immediately. If you have any questions or requests for modification or removal of your data, you are welcome to email me at ariane.peveto[at]gmail.com.