Privacy policy.

Last updated: November 2025

This privacy policy explains how I, Terry Vincent, collect, use and protect information when you visit my website www.terryvincent.co.uk (“the Site”).

I’m committed to keeping your data safe, transparent, and never spammy.

1. Who I am

I’m a UK-based writer, storyteller and tutor.

If you need to contact me about this policy, you can email terence.john.vincent@gmail.com.

2. The information I collect

Information you give me

When you:

  • Fill in the contact form,

  • Join a course waitlist or mailing list, or

  • Purchase or enrol in a course,

you may provide:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Optional details such as organisation, project info, or payment details (if buying a course).

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, basic analytics data may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This helps me understand how people use the site and improve it.

3. How I use your information

I use the data you provide to:

  • Reply to enquiries or messages

  • Send updates if you’ve opted in to a mailing list

  • Manage course enrolments or payments

  • Improve the site and its user experience

I’ll never sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, the lawful bases I rely on are:

  • Consent – when you subscribe or tick a box to receive updates

  • Contract – when information is needed to provide a service (e.g., course access)

  • Legitimate interest – for basic site analytics or improvement

5. Storing and protecting your data

Your data is stored securely via Squarespace, MailChimp, or other trusted third-party providers that comply with GDPR.

I keep only what’s necessary and delete data when it’s no longer needed.

All reasonable steps are taken to keep your information safe and protected from unauthorised access.

6. Cookies

This site may use cookies for functionality and analytics.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete them at any time.

For more details, see Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.

7. Your rights

Under data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access the information I hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Complain to the ICO if you’re unhappy with how your data is handled

To exercise these rights, email terence.john.vincent@gmail.com.

8. Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date.

9. Contact

Questions? Reach out via terence.john.vincent@gmail.com or use the contact form on this site.