A privacy policy is a statement or legal document (in privacy law) that discloses some or all of the ways a party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages a customer or client’s data.

The GDPR is an EU privacy law that requires businesses to disclose their policies regarding the collection, use, storage, and deletion of user data while also providing privacy rights to EU consumers. The European Data Protection Regulation is applicable as of May 25th, 2018 in all member states to harmonize data privacy laws across Europe. 

There are various international laws on user data privacy (CCPA, CalOPPA, GDPR) and the requirements of leading Advertising and Affiliate Networks, such as Google AdSense or Commission Junction. 

There are international standards too. Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights provide that no one shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his or her privacy, family, home, or correspondence, nor to unlawful attacks on his or her honor and reputation.

They further state that “everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.” While the right to privacy under international human rights law is not absolute, any instance of interference must be provided by law and subject to a careful and critical assessment of its necessity and proportionality.

A Privacy Policy is therefore a legally binding document.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are used to store information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. Cookies can also be used to track your online activity, such as the websites you visit and the ads you click on. The Cookiebot website can be used to accurately list all cookies used on a website. This website uses very few.

My Privacy Policy

Welcome to https://www.piersmidwinter.com (the “Site”). I understand that privacy online is important to users of my Site, especially when conducting business. This statement governs my privacy policies with respect to those users of the Site (“Visitors”) who visit without transacting business and Visitors who register to transact business on the Site and make use of the various services offered by Piers Midwinter (collectively, “Services”) (“Authorized Customers”).

“Personally Identifiable Information”

refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address, financial profiles, social security number, and credit card information. Personally Identifiable Information does not include information that is collected anonymously (that is, without identification of the individual user) or demographic information not connected to an identified individual.

What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?

I may collect generic user profile information from my Visitors. I do collect the following detailed information such as names, addresses, etc.

What organizations are collecting the information?

In addition to our direct collection of information, my third-party service vendors (such as credit card companies, clearinghouses, and banks) who may provide such services as credit, insurance, and escrow services may collect this information from our Visitors and Authorized Customers.

I do not control how these third parties use such information. 

How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?

I may use Personally Identifiable Information to customize the Site, make appropriate service offerings, and fulfill buying and selling requests on the Site. 

With whom may the information be shared?

I may share aggregated information about Visitors, including the demographics of our Visitors and Authorized Customers, with third-party vendors.

How is Personally Identifiable Information stored?

Personally Identifiable Information collected by Piers Midwinter is NOT stored.

What choices are available to Visitors regarding the collection, use, and distribution of the information?

I do NOT send out or distribute newsletters, etc.

Are Cookies Used on the Site?

Cookies are used for a variety of reasons. I use Cookies to obtain information about the preferences of our Visitors and the services they select. 

How does Piers Midwinter use login information?

Piers Midwinter does NOT allow anyone else to log-in

What partners or service providers have access to Personally Identifiable Information from Visitors and/or Authorized Customers on the Site?

Piers Midwinter has NOT entered into any partnerships and other affiliations. 

I do NOT disclose Personally Identifiable Information – because no specific data is collected. All uses of data (even generic) comply with the law. 

How does the Site keep Personally Identifiable Information secure?

This website does NOT keep any such information. There is no contact form, etc. 

How can Visitors correct any inaccuracies in Personally Identifiable Information?

Visitors and Authorized Customers may contact me to update Personally Identifiable Information about them or to correct any inaccuracies via the contact methods detailed at the bottom of this page.

Can a Visitor delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information collected by the Site?

No information is collected – so there is no information to delete.

Links:

https://www.piersmidwinter.com contains links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another website. I encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from mine.

Terms of service

These are the legal agreements between a service provider and a person who wants to use that service. This website does NOT directly sell any services.

Privacy policy changes

Although most changes are likely to be minor, I may change this Privacy Policy from time to time, and at my sole discretion. I encourage visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to my Privacy Policy. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

Important points

• • This website was built with WordPress.
  • The login page has been changed from the standard URL.
  • The password required to log in is extremely complex
  • This website uses two-factor authorization. A code is thus sent to my mobile phone for entry
  • This website uses plugins such as WordFence and Google Site Kit to reduce spam
  • This website does NOT have a contact page or a contact form. This stops spambots, etc.
  • Piers Midwinter owns the rights to the content on this website (artworks in particular).
  • This website was created by and is regularly updated by Piers Midwinter.
  • My exact physical address, email address, and phone number are NOT detailed on this website.
  • More detailed information can be found in my online Curriculum vitae.

Disclaimer

Please contact me via Linkedin, Facebook, or Instagram. Thank you for reading my Privacy Policy.