Last updated: 29 April 2026
This privacy policy explains how KO Copywriter handles personal information when you visit this website or contact me about writing services.
KO Copywriter is operated by Kevin O’Hara. I am based in the UK and can be contacted at:
Information I may collect
I may collect and use the following types of personal information:
- your name
- your email address
- your company name, if you provide it
- information you include when you contact me about a project
- basic technical information about how this website is used, such as page visits, browser type and device information
- information collected through cookies, where applicable
If you contact me by email, I will use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and, where relevant, discuss or deliver writing services.
How I use your information
I use personal information to:
- respond to enquiries
- discuss potential writing projects
- provide writing, editing or related services
- manage client relationships
- keep basic business and financial records
- improve and maintain this website
- protect the website from spam, security risks or misuse
I do not sell personal information.
Lawful basis for using personal information
Depending on the situation, I may use personal information because:
- it is necessary to respond to an enquiry or take steps before entering into a contract
- it is necessary to provide services under a contract
- I have a legitimate interest in running and managing my business
- I need to meet legal, tax or accounting obligations
- you have given consent, for example for non-essential cookies where consent is required
Cookies and analytics
This website may use cookies or similar technologies.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. Others, such as analytics cookies, may be used to understand how visitors use the site and improve it over time.
Where required, non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent through the cookie banner or settings on this website.
Who I may share information with
I may share personal information with trusted service providers where necessary to run the website or provide my services. This may include:
- website hosting providers
- email providers
- analytics providers
- security or backup services
- professional advisers, such as accountants, where necessary
These providers only receive the information needed to provide their services.
How long I keep information
I keep personal information only for as long as needed.
Enquiry emails may be kept for as long as necessary to respond and manage potential work. Client records may be kept for longer where needed for business, tax, accounting or legal purposes.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights over your personal information. These may include the right to:
- ask for a copy of the personal information held about you
- ask for inaccurate information to be corrected
- ask for information to be deleted in some circumstances
- object to certain uses of your information
- ask for use of your information to be restricted
- withdraw consent where consent is the lawful basis for processing
To make a request, email:
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are unhappy with how your personal information is handled.
Links to other websites
This website may include links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page.