write first draft Privacy Policy

At write first draft (the website at www.writefirstdraft.co.uk, operated by David Strahan), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our site. By using the site, you consent to these practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to improve your experience:

  • Personal Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name. This is used solely to send updates on new posts. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time via the link in emails.
  • Non-Personal Data: Usage data like IP address, browser type, and pages visited is collected via Google Analytics. No sensitive data (e.g., health, finances) is gathered.
  • From Forms/Interactions: Contact or comment forms may collect your name, email, and any details you add in the comment box.

We don’t sell or rent data to third parties.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To personalise content and emails (e.g., “Hi [Name]”).
  • To analyse site performance and improve usability.
  • To comply with legal obligations, like spam prevention.

Data is processed only as necessary; we retain it for active subscriptions and delete on request.

3. Cookies and Tracking

Our site uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to enhance functionality.

  • Essential Cookies (always on, no consent needed):
    wordpress_* or session cookies: Manage logins and site navigation. Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser).
  • Analytics Cookies (via Google Analytics):
    _ga, _gid, _gat: Track visitor behaviour (e.g., page views, session duration). Set by google-analytics.com. Duration: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 minute (_gat).

No other third-party trackers (e.g., ads, social) are used. You can opt out of Google Analytics via browser settings or Google’s Opt-out Browser Add-on. We don’t use cookies for targeted advertising.

For transparency, cookies are categorised as:

  • Strictly Necessary: Site operation.
  • Performance/Analytics: Usage insights (Google Analytics).

4. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your data.
  • The right to object to processing or withdraw consent.
  • The right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our site isn’t aimed at under-13s; we don’t knowingly collect their data.

6. Contact Us

Please use the contact form to reach the site owner, David Strahan.