​Privacy Policy

​I am a registered self-employed person operating as Maria Georgiou Fiction Editor. I offer developmental editing services to fiction authors. My client base is worldwide.
This policy describes how I protect and make use of the information you give me. If you are asked to provide information, it will only be used in ways stated in this policy.
This privacy policy was last updated on 15/11/24.

Why do I collect data from you?

​I gather and use certain information about you in order to:
  • respond to your requests for information (e.g. my availability or a quote for editorial services)
  • allow me to contact you while an editing project is ongoing
  • enable certain functions on this website
  • better understand how visitors use this website

What information do I collect from you?

​I collect the following minimal information:
  • ​name
  • contact postal address
  • email address
  • information pertinent to your enquiry (e.g. project title, genre, word count)

How do I use this data?

​The data I collect is used as follows:
  • For my internal accounting processes (e.g. so I can invoice you) and so that I am compliant with my tax authority (Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus) and my social insurance and healthcare authority (Department of Social Insurance of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance of the Republic of Cyprus) should they request an audit.
  • To contact you in response to your enquiry, quote or booking.
  • To record your agreement to the terms and conditions of my editorial services.
I will never use this data for marketing or promotion purposes without getting your permission in writing first (for example, to publish your testimonial for me on my website and/or social media), or unless you have signed up to be notified about a specific offer.

How do i use cookies?

​A cookie is a small file placed on your computer’s hard drive. It enables my website to identify your computer as you view different pages on my website.
Cookies do not provide me with access to your computer or any information about you other than that which you elect to share with me.
You can use your web browser’s cookie settings to determine how my website uses cookies. If you do not want my website to store cookies on your computer or device, you can amend your settings. Please note that this may affect how my website functions, and some pages may become unavailable to you.
  • Google Analytics: The only way in which I use cookies is for web analytics using Google Analytics. To read Google Analytics Terms of Service see here.

How do I collect your personal data?

​I collect and store minimal information via the following forms:
  • Booking-confirmation form (via Weebly)
  • Contact form (via Weebly)
  • Email form (via Weebly)
  • Feedback form (via Weebly)
I will never lease, distribute or sell your information to third parties unless you give me written permission to do so, or I am required to do so by law. You can ask me to remove your data from Weebly at any time. 

How do I store your personal data?

​The minimal information I collect is stored on the following data servers:
  • Weebly. This is my website host. It has SSL certification (https) to provide security. I use the Ireland-based servers of Squareup International Ltd. You can access Squareup’s privacy policy here and Weebly’s terms of service here.
  • Google Drive. This is my file management system accessed via my password-protected computer. My Google Drive account is password-protected. You can access Google’s privacy policy here, Google’s terms of service here and Google’s Drive additional terms of service here.
  • Stripe. This is the password-protected online payment service I use for my editorial services for clients who elect not to be invoiced via direct bank transfer. Your data will used for accounting purposes only and will never be divulged to third parties. All Stripe’s transactions are subject to its privacy policy. You can access Stripe’s privacy policy here.  
  • Gmail. I use the password-protected servers of Google Ireland Limited to communicate via email. You can access Google’s privacy policy here.
  • Excel. I use Excel to track and store information about you and your project(s) (e.g name, project title, deadlines, invoices, interactions). The Excel documents are securely stored on Google Drive.

How long do i keep your data for?

  • Because my clients might work with me more than once, I do not delete data unless specifically requested to do so.
  • I am legally obliged by the Tax Department of the Republic of Cyprus to keep records for at least 6 years.
  •  Please ask if you want me to delete or amend your records. As long as I’m complying with the legal requirements of the Tax Department of the Republic of Cyprus, I’ll action your request immediately.

With whom your data is shared?

​No one, unless you request that I do so in writing, or the Tax Department and/or the Department of Social Insurance elect to audit my business.

Contact me

​If you have any questions or requests for modification or removal of your data, email me here.