Privacy policy

Last updated: 25.08.2026

This Privacy Policy outlines how Wayne Mullane Editing (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, stores, and protects any personal information you provide when using this website or engaging my editorial services, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  1. Information I Collect

I only collect personal information that is necessary to communicate with you and perform editorial work. This may include:

  • Contact details: Your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a query via my contact form or email me directly.
  • Manuscripts and Project Data: Drafts, story outlines, notes, and related editorial documents you share with me for quoting or editing purposes.
  • Financial Details: Invoicing and payment information (such as bank details or transaction records) required for legal accounting and tax compliance.
  1. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide quotes for editorial services.
  • Fulfil contractual obligations and deliver agreed editing or proofreading services.
  • Issue invoices and maintain accurate financial records for HMRC.
  • Maintain confidential client communications regarding your project.

I do not sell, rent, lease, or trade your personal data to third parties.

  1. Lawful Basis for Processing Data

Under UK GDPR, I process your personal data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: Processing data necessary to perform work you have hired me to do.
  • Legal Obligation: Retaining invoice records to comply with UK statutory tax requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: Responding to prospective client inquiries submitted through this website.
  1. Manuscript Security & Confidentiality

I treat all client manuscripts, original ideas, and personal details as strictly confidential. Your files are stored securely on password-protected devices and encrypted cloud storage platforms.

I perform all editorial work personally and manually. I do not upload, copy, or feed your manuscript, creative work, or personal data into public generative AI tools or text databases.

  1. Data Retention
  • Inquiries that do not proceed: Contact details and sample edits from inquiries that do not result in a booking are deleted within 12 months.
  • Client Manuscripts: Completed project files are retained on my secure backups for 6 months after delivery for your reference, after which they are permanently deleted unless requested otherwise.
  • Financial Records: Invoices and financial records are retained for 6 years following the end of the relevant UK tax year, as required by HMRC.
  1. Cookies & Website Analytics

This website uses basic cookies necessary for website functionality and security. If standard web analytics tools (such as WordPress stats) are enabled, they process anonymous browsing data to help me monitor site performance. You can disable or manage cookies at any time through your browser settings.

  1. Third-Party Services

I rely on trusted third-party providers to operate my business securely, including:

  • Web hosting and email providers.
  • Secure cloud storage services.
  • Accounting software and bank transfer systems.

Each of these providers maintains its own strict privacy standards and UK/EU data protection compliance.

  1. Your Data Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information I hold about you.
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Request the erasure of your personal data (where I am not required to hold it for legal or accounting reasons).
  • Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact me at:

  • Name: Wayne Mullane
  • Trading As: Wayne Mullane Editing
  • Email: waynewrites100@outlook.com
  • Location: Maidenhead, UK