Privacy and Data Protection Policy

At The Academic Anchor, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. 

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you use our website or services. 

Information we collect

When you contact or work with The Academic Anchor, we may collect the following information: 

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided or required)
• Documents submitted for proofreading and editing 
• Academic documents submitted for proofreading or editing
• Information related to your academic project or enquiry

This information is collected only when you voluntarily provide it through our website contact forms, email communication, or service enquiries. 

How your information is used

Your information is used for the purpose of providing our services and communicating with you. 

This may include: 

• Responding to enquiries
• Providing quotes or service information
• Delivering proofreading, proof-editing, mentoring, or coaching services
• Communicating about project progress
• Maintaining service records

We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Confidentiality of academic documents

Documents submitted to The Academic Anchor for proofreading, proof-editing, mentoring, or coaching are treated as strictly confidential. 

Your work remains entirely your intellectual property. Documents are used only for the purpose of providing the requested service and will never be shared with third parties.  

Data storage and security 

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data and documents from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. 

Client documents and personal information are stored securely and only retained for the period necessary to complete the service and maintain essential records. 

Your data protection rights 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: 

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable 

Requests regarding personal data can be made by contacting The Academic Anchor directly.

Cookies

Our website may use basic cookies to improve functionality and user experience. Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information. 

You can control or disable cookers through your browser settings. 

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact: 

The Academic Anchor

Email: contact@acanchor.com