Privacy Policy

Under the DUAA, certain low-risk analytics cookies used only to collect statistical data to improve website performance no longer require prior consent, provided users are given clear information and a prominent opt-out. The option to decline analytics cookies is still available via the cookie banner.

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.

6. Third Parties

Your personal data is not sold to third parties. However, some tools used to run this website involve third parties processing data:

Squarespace — This website is hosted and built on Squarespace. They process data related to your visit, including contact form submissions and analytics, in line with their own privacy policy: squarespace.com/privacy

Your data may also be shared if required to do so by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the business or others. In the course of delivering copywriting and brand strategy services, relevant project information may be shared with third parties such as creative agencies or brand partners — but only as necessary to deliver the services you have engaged Laura to provide.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We only hold your data for as long as necessary:

• Enquiries that don't proceed to a project: Contact details and messages are kept for up to 2 years, in case you get back in touch.

• Client records: Records of completed projects and related communications are kept for 6 years, in line with standard UK business practice and legal obligations.

• Squarespace analytics data: Retained in line with Squarespace's default data retention settings.

• Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire in line with the timescales set by each provider.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and the DUAA, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access — You can request a copy of the personal data held about you.

• Right to rectification — You can ask for any inaccurate or incomplete data to be corrected.

• Right to erasure — You can ask for your personal data to be deleted in certain circumstances.

• Right to restriction — You can ask for the use of your data to be limited while a dispute is resolved.

• Right to data portability — You can ask for your data to be provided in a structured, commonly used format.

• Right to object — You can object to processing based on legitimate interests.

• Rights related to automated decision-making — No automated decisions are made about you that would have a legal or significant effect. No profiling is used to make such decisions.

• Right to withdraw consent — Where processing relies on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

• Right to complain directly — The DUAA introduced a new right for you to raise a data protection complaint directly with the data controller. Your complaint will be acknowledged and investigated without undue delay, and you will be kept informed of the outcome. To make a complaint, please use the contact form at www.lauranee.com/contact with the subject "Data Protection Complaint". Your complaint will be acknowledged within 30 days.

• Right to complain to the ICO — If you are not satisfied with how your complaint is handled, or you prefer to go directly to the regulator, you can contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113

Any data subject rights request will be responded to within one month of receipt. Identity verification may be required before a request can be actioned, and in some cases the response period may need to be paused while information is gathered. You will always be informed if this is the case.

9. Data Security

The security of your personal data is taken seriously. This website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption. Access to any personal data is limited to what is genuinely needed to respond to your enquiry or deliver the agreed work.

That said, no method of transmitting data over the internet is completely secure. While every effort is made to protect your personal data, its absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

If you suspect a data breach involving your personal information, please get in touch via www.lauranee.com/contact as soon as possible.

10. International Data Transfers

Squarespace may transfer and process some data outside the UK. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.

The DUAA updated the framework for international data transfers, replacing the previous "essentially equivalent" test with a new data protection test. This ensures that where data is transferred internationally, the level of protection is not materially lower than under UK GDPR. The European Commission renewed the UK's adequacy decision in December 2025, confirming that the UK continues to provide an adequate level of data protection for transfers from the EU.

11. Children's Privacy

The services offered through this website are aimed at businesses and professional clients. No personal data is knowingly collected from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data through this website, please get in touch and steps will be taken to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in how this website operates or in the law. When it is, the date at the top of this page will be updated. Please check back occasionally, especially if you are an existing client.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch:

Laura Nee Copywriter
Website: www.lauranee.com
Contact form: www.lauranee.com/contact