PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 28/08/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit my website or contact me regarding my freelance video editing services.

1. Who I Am

   I am a freelance video editor based in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

   You can contact me at:
   Email: djehigginssocial@gmail.com

   For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), I am the "data controller" of your personal data.

2. What Personal Data I Collect

   When you interact with my website or services, I may collect the following information:

   • Contact Information (name, email address, phone number) if you fill out a contact form or email me.

   • Project Information (details you provide about your video editing needs).

   • Technical Data (IP address, browser type, and basic analytics data if cookies or analytics tools are used).

   I do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless it is necessary for the project and you have explicitly provided it.

3. How I Use Your Data

   I process your personal data only when necessary and for legitimate purposes, such as:

   • Responding to inquiries and providing quotes.

   • Delivering video editing services.

   • Maintaining records for accounting and invoicing.

   • Complying with legal or regulatory obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

   I process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

   • Contractual necessity: to provide video editing services you request.

   • Legitimate interests: to run my business effectively and communicate with clients.

   • Legal obligation: to comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements.

   • Consent: when you voluntarily provide data (for example, via a contact form or newsletter signup).

5. Sharing Your Data

   I do not sell your personal data. I may share data only with:

   • Service providers (for example, website hosting, cloud storage, or payment processors).

   • Legal authorities when required by law.

   Any third parties I use are GDPR-compliant and only process data under my instructions. Additionally, any third parties that you have requested me to share data with.

6. Data Retention

   I will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

   • Complete the project you hired me for.

   • Fulfil accounting and legal obligations (typically up to 7 years for tax records).

   After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

   You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

   • Right to access your data.

   • Right to rectification of incorrect or incomplete data.

   • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").

   • Right to restrict processing.

   • Right to data portability.

   • Right to object to processing.

   • Right to withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent).

   To exercise these rights, please contact me at djehigginssocial@gmail.com.

8. Cookies & Analytics

   My website uses cookies.

   I use cookies only for essential functionality and basic analytics. You will be informed via a cookie banner and given the option to manage your preferences.

9. Data Security

   I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. International Transfers

    If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), I ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Complaints

    If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Updates to This Privacy Policy

    I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "last updated" date.