Privacy Policy / Terms and Conditions
To comply with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the DPA (Data Protection Act) and the PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations) here's my privacy policy. It has to be “concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible” so I'm getting my author on and writing this myself...
Who am I?
I'm Claire Wade, a woman who experienced severe ME and who wants to help other people in a similar position. I don't want to sell your data, your identity or anything else.
I collect and store only the most basic info I need to provide you with emails, updates and stories - your name and your email address, that’s it. I'm (Claire Wade) the data controller for easytoswallow.com and I will use the information you provide (name and email address) for consent to contact you.
i.e. The lawful bases for processing your data as set out in Article 6 of the GDPR - (a) Consent: the individual has given clear consent for you to process their personal data for a specific purpose.
I occasionally use the information you provide for Facebook adverts.
I'll keep your data on my mailing list for as long as you don’t unsubscribe, but if I do check my stats and see that you haven’t opened any of my emails for the past 18 months, then I’ll declutter both your inbox and my list, and I will delete you from my mailing list. You can always sign back up again.
Mmm Cookies... (who else read that in the Cookie Monster's voice?!)
I do have cookies on my site, not the gorgeous, warm from the oven, chocolate-chip variety, the digital kind, though I've no real clue what goes into making those - I do know how to make chocolate-chip ones and they're really good - if only you could get one of those each time you visited. If you don't want my digital cookies, you can block them through your internet browser settings.
The not-so secret tracking stuff...
I use Google Analytics and the Facebook Pixel to get an idea of where in the world you lovely readers are coming from and how you're finding me and what you're looking at once you're on my site. There's a lot of data that Google/Facebook etc provide that I have no idea what it does and I'm generally too busy writing to check the stats. It doesn't collect anything deeply personal or revealing, just your IP address and some other techy stuff. It's possible to block Google Analytics and the Facebook Pixel but that's not my area of expertise so go check out Google if that's something you want to do.
I also use Add This to track my content and shares, but this doesn't track you. It just gives me an idea of what people are enjoying on my site.
Data Storage
I use Mailchimp to send out my update emails, free stories and other marketing bits. If you sign up (have signed up) for anything then you put your name and email address into the little box and that's literally all the information I get. Mailchimp stores it and they're GDPR compliant. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe button at the bottom of every email.
Want to be deleted?
Not in a sinister way, in a remove all your details way? Email me [email protected] I can unsubscribe you from Mailchimp - then just don't visit the website again and I won't have any more information on you.
Emails
I should be better at sending emails, I'd like to send them about once a month, but I keep getting distracted.
Mailchimp automatically adds tracking things to links so if you click on a link it will show up in the stats... which I hardly ever remember to look at.
Not enjoying my communications? That's okay, just unsubscribe.
Social Media
I'm on it, I generally love it, if we connect and get chatting I might follow you back. If you'd rather I didn't, let me know and I will step away, it's all good.
Thank you to Writers’ HQ, for their excellent Privacy Policy that inspire me to write my own. They also do the most amazing writing courses and helped me get where I am today, so if you're a writer too, go check them out!
PS I found this on the web and it looked a bit more legalease, so I thought I'd include it just in case.
“We do not share personal information with third-parties nor do we store information we collect about your visit to this blog for use other than to analyse content performance through the use of cookies, which you can turn off at anytime by modifying your Internet browser’s settings. We are not responsible for the republishing of the content found on this blog on other Web sites or media without our permission. This privacy policy is subject to change without notice.” [source]
Claire Wade
Correspondence Address (mail and letter items only)
Studio 17659, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US
Website Use
Welcome to our website. If you continue to browse and use this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern Claire Wade's relationship with you in relation to this website.
The term 'Claire Wade' or 'us' or 'we' refers to the owner of the website. The term 'you' refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
- The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
- Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law.
- Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
- This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
- All trade marks reproduced in this website which are not the property of, or licensed to, the operator are acknowledged on the website.
- Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence.
- From time to time this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s).
- Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Scotland and Wales.
Licence to use website
Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. Subject to the licence below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages or download audio from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these terms of use.
You must not:
(a) republish material from this website (including republication on another website);
(b) sell, rent or sub-license material from the website;
(c) show any material from the website in public;
[(d) reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on our website for a commercial purpose;
[(e) edit or otherwise modify any material on the website; or
[(f) redistribute material from this website except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution such as our newsletter.
Trade marks
The other registered and unregistered trade marks or service marks on our website are the property of their respective owners. Unless stated otherwise, we do not endorse and are not affiliated with any of the holders of any such rights and as such we cannot grant any licence to exercise such rights.
Competitions
From time to time we may run competitions, free prize draws and/or other promotions on our website. These will be subject to separate terms and conditions (that we will make available to you as appropriate).
Variation
We may revise these terms of use from time-to-time. Revised terms of use will apply to the use of our website from the date of the publication of the revised terms of use on our website. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.
Assignment
We may transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with our rights and/or obligations under these terms of use without notifying you or obtaining your consent – providing that, where you are a subscriber and a consumer, we will not transfer our rights and/or obligations in any way which may serve to reduce the guarantees benefiting you under these terms of use.
You may not transfer, sub-contract or otherwise deal with your rights and/or obligations under these terms of use.
Severability
If a provision of these terms of use is determined by any court or other competent authority to be unlawful and/or unenforceable, the other provisions will continue in effect. If any unlawful and/or unenforceable provision would be lawful or enforceable if part of it were deleted, that part will be deemed to be deleted, and the rest of the provision will continue in effect.
Exclusion of third party rights
These terms of use are for the benefit of you and us, and are not intended to benefit any third party or be enforceable by any third party. The exercise of our and your rights in relation to these terms of use is not subject to the consent of any third party.
Entire agreement
These terms of use, together with our privacy policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us in relation to your use of our website, and supersede all previous agreements in respect of your use of this website.
Law and jurisdiction
These terms of use will be governed by and construed in accordance with English law, and any disputes relating to these terms of use will be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Claire Wade and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of Claire Wade. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, Claire Wade takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
Copyright
This website and its content is copyright of Claire Wade - © Claire Wade 2012. All rights reserved.
Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following:
- you may print or download to a local hard disk extracts for your personal and non-commercial use only
You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially exploit the content. Nor may you transmit it or store it in any other website or other form of electronic retrieval system.
Licence to Use of Digital Goods
Unless otherwise stated, we or our licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. Subject to the licence below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print pages or download audio from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these terms of use.
You must not:
(a) republish material from this website (including republication on another website);
(b) sell, rent or sub-license material from the website;
(c) show any material from the website in public;
[(d) reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on our website for a commercial purpose;
[(e) edit or otherwise modify any material on the website; or
[(f) redistribute material from this website except for content specifically and expressly made available for redistribution such as our newsletter.
Changes to these terms
These terms were last changed on 04/07/2018. These terms apply to your order. We may change our terms and conditions at any time, so please do not assume that the same terms will apply to future orders.
You can contact us by email to [email protected]
Claire Wade. Studio 17659, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US
This site is written by someone who is severely affect with ME and is compiled as a result of personal experience and research of other people with ME and their families. It is intended for information and guidance only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Readers are strongly urged to consult a professional medical practitioner for a proper diagnosis or assessment before trying any of the treatments or medications outlined. As with all medications, always consult your GP, specialist or pharmacist and tell them about other medications or herbal preparations you are already taking; always read the label and patient information leaflet.
The contributors to this website are not medically trained but all live with or have significant experience of ME. The tips may not be suitable for everyone. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement in this work can be accepted by the author.
No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (photocopying, electronic, recording or otherwise), except for personal or non-commercial use without the permission of the author.
Claire Wade has asserted her right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
The contributors to this website are not medically trained but all live with or have significant experience of ME. The tips may not be suitable for everyone. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement in this work can be accepted by the author.
No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (photocopying, electronic, recording or otherwise), except for personal or non-commercial use without the permission of the author.
Claire Wade has asserted her right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.