I provide scientific editing and writing services to a range of clients (individuals and organisations) located worldwide.

 

Contact details

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Name: Adam Bodley (sole trader operating as Impact Factor Editing)

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Email: info@ifediting.com

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Privacy policy last updated: September 2023

 

 

What type of data do I collect from you?

 

• Name

• Email address

• Information pertinent to your enquiry, such as the type of project, word count, where the work is to be published etc.

• Cookies for collecting site traffic information from Google Analytics (this website does not use cookies for collecting personally identifying data)

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All personal data are treated with utmost confidentiality and will never be shared with a third-party.

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Why do I collect these data from you?

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The personal information I collect is provided to me directly by you for one of the following reasons:

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• To respond to a request regarding my availability, services and rates

• To allow me to contact you if I have any queries while working on a project with you

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What do I do with the data I collect?

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I use the information provided by you for the following purposes:

• For my workflow processes, so that I can track the work I am doing and create invoices

• To contact you with any queries

• For compliance with the UK tax authority (HMRC) should it request an audit

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How do I collect your personal data?

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• Contact form (via Wix)

• Email (via Gmail/Wix)

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How do I store your personal data?

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• Dropbox: password-protected, cloud-based file management system

• Gmail: password-protected email service

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How long do I store your personal data for?

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Many of my clients are ongoing. Therefore, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.

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Who do I share your personal data with?

 

I do not share your personal data with anyone, except with HMRC if they undertake an audit of my business.

 

Cookies

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This website uses cookies for collecting site traffic information from Google Analytics. This website does not use cookies for collecting personally identifying data.

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GDPR

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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May 2018. Briefly, it sets out principles for the storage and handling of personal data based on good data protection practice. This website abides by these principles.

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Personal data

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I collect and store minimal personal data from you, for the purposes of accounting and for contacting you. I will NEVER share or sell these data to any third parties.

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Confidentiality

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I take the confidentiality of my clients’ work extremely seriously – I previously worked in public health where I managed and analysed large, named-patient datasets – I know the importance of confidentiality!

• Files that I work on are stored on a password-protected computer

• Files are securely stored in Dropbox

• I am happy to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)

• I may ask you for permission to list your published article in my portfolio if no NDA has been signed

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Security

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My site uses HTTPS/SSL security.

 

If you want to find out more about how I handle your data you can email me (Adam) at info@ifediting.com

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