Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 31.12.2024

At Bare Writers, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website ("Website"), hosted by Squarespace, or interact with our services. By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, and any details you provide when you contact us or sign up for our newsletter.

  • Usage Information: Data about your interaction with our Website, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected through cookies and analytics tools.

  • Communication Information: Information you share with us through email correspondence or when subscribing to our email marketing list.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Respond to inquiries, manage subscriptions, and deliver requested content.

  • Marketing Communications: Send newsletters and updates via Mailchimp, if you have opted in.

  • Website Improvements: Analyse usage data to enhance the performance and usability of our Website.

  • Legal Obligations: Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers to support our Website and communication needs:

  • Squarespace: Our Website host, which may collect and process data to ensure the Website’s functionality.

  • Google Workspace: Handles our email communications securely.

  • Mailchimp: Manages our email marketing campaigns and subscriber lists.

These providers have their own privacy policies and comply with GDPR requirements.

4. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but please note that this may affect the functionality of our Website.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

As a UK or EU resident, you have the following rights under GDPR:

  • Access to your personal data.

  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion of your personal data (the "right to be forgotten").

  • Restriction of or objection to data processing.

  • Data portability.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@barewriters.com.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of online transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Bare Writers
Email: hello@barewriters.com
Website: www.barewriters.com

Thank you for trusting Bare Writers with your personal information.