Privacy Policy
Hello! It's great to have you here. I’m Erica, a freelance marketer. This Privacy Policy explains how I handle your personal data when you visit my website or get in touch.
1. Who I Am
I'm a sole trader operating under the name EC Marketing. If you'd like to reach me about any data privacy matter, just get in touch at erica@ec-marketing.co.uk.
2. What Data I Collect
I don’t track or store any personal data unless you choose to share it with me. For example:
Contact details (like your name, email, or phone number) only if you decide to provide them directly via my contact form or email.
3. Why I Collect It (and What's My Legal Basis)
I only keep your details if you reach out, and I use them to get back to you—that is, to respond to your enquiry or provide a service. The lawful basis for this is legitimate interest (to manage our communications), or consent, where you make the first move and explicitly share info.
4. Do I Share Your Data?
Nope! I never sell, trade, or pass on your personal data to anyone else.
5. Recording Sessions
From time to time, I might record phone or online meetings. This helps me improve my service to you—always with your permission. Rest assured, all recordings and any information gathered are kept safe and then deleted as soon as they’re no longer needed.
6. How Long I Keep Your Info
I only hold onto data as long as it’s useful. Once it's no longer required—for example, when a project ends or a conversation concludes—I securely delete everything.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have full control over your personal data. You can:
• Request to see the data I hold about you
• Ask me to correct it if it’s wrong
• Ask me to delete it (“right to erasure”)
• Object to how I use it, especially for marketing purposes.
• I currently do not collect data for newsletters or marketing campaigns, so you should not hear from me unless you are a direct client.
Withdraw consent if that’s how you initially got in touch
If you want to do any of these, just email me at erica@ec-marketing.co.uk. You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Cookies, Hosting & Website Tools
This site uses essential cookies that help it function. They are only used to improve the website using Google Analytics, check it’s working as it should, and not to identify or track visitors personally. If I ever use non-essential cookies, I’ll be transparent about it and ask for your permission first.
My website is securely hosted in the UK with a trusted third-party provider. Like most websites, basic technical information (such as IP addresses in server logs) may be collected automatically by the hosting service. This is only used to keep the site secure and running smoothly, and I don’t use it to identify individuals.
9. Keeping This Policy Up to Date
This page will always reflect how I actually handle your data. If things change, I’ll update it and let you know where to check the latest version.
Thanks for reading!
I hope that’s clear and reassuring. If you have any questions or concerns about your data, just give me a shout at erica@ec-marketing.co.uk.