Last updated: 17 July 2026

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Privacy Policy for Abigail Yardimci

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When you trust me with your information, I take that responsibility seriously. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information I collect, why I collect it, how I use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

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By signing up to my mailing list, downloading a free resource, purchasing a product or service, joining a membership, enrolling on a course, or contacting me through my website, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described below.

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Who I am

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I am Abigail Yardimci, an independent author and creative business owner based in the United Kingdom.

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For the purposes of UK data protection law, I am the Data Controller of the personal information you provide.

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What information I collect

 

Depending on how you interact with me, I may collect:

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• Your name

• Your email address

• Your mobile phone number

• Billing information where required for purchases (payment details are processed securely by the relevant payment provider and are not stored by me)

• Information about purchases, memberships or courses you have signed up for

• Information about which emails you open or links you click (through my email marketing platform)

• Messages or information you voluntarily provide when contacting me

• Technical information such as your IP address, browser type and cookies where applicable

 

I only collect information that is relevant and necessary for providing the products, services and communications you have requested.

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How I use your information

 

I may use your information to:

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• Send newsletters and email updates

• Share news about my books, writing, podcasts, events and creative projects

• Deliver free resources, voice notes and subscriber content

• Provide access to digital products, memberships and online courses

• Process purchases and send receipts or important account information

• Respond to enquiries and provide customer support

• Inform you about new products, services or events that may interest you

• Improve my website, emails and customer experience

• Meet legal or financial record-keeping requirements

 

I will only send marketing communications if you have chosen to receive them.

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Email marketing

 

I use Systeme.io to manage my mailing list, digital products, memberships and email communications.

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When you subscribe or make a purchase, your information is securely stored within Systeme.io. The platform may collect information such as whether emails are opened or links are clicked so that I can improve future communications.

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Payments

 

If you purchase a product, membership or course, payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. I do not store your full payment card details.

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Lawful basis for processing

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Under UK GDPR, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

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• Your consent (for email marketing and newsletters)

• Performance of a contract (to provide products, memberships, courses or services you have purchased)

• Compliance with legal obligations (such as financial record keeping)

• Legitimate interests (such as improving my services, preventing fraud and responding to enquiries), provided these interests do not override your rights.

 

How your information is stored

 

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.

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Your information is stored using secure, password-protected systems, including Systeme.io and other trusted service providers where necessary. Access is limited to those who need it.

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I never sell or rent your personal information to anyone.

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Where I work with trusted third-party providers, they are expected to process your information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

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International transfers

 

Some of the service providers I use may store or process personal information outside the United Kingdom.

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Where this happens, I will only use providers that have appropriate safeguards in place to protect your personal information in accordance with UK data protection law.

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How long I keep your information

 

I keep your information only for as long as necessary.

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• If you subscribe to my mailing list, your information will be kept until you unsubscribe or ask for it to be deleted.

• If you purchase a product or service, I may retain certain information for as long as required by UK tax and accounting laws.

• Customer service enquiries may be retained for a reasonable period to help resolve future queries.

 

Your rights

 

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

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• Request access to the personal information I hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Withdraw your consent at any time

• Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

 

Cookies

 

My website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

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• Remember your preferences

• Measure website performance

• Understand how visitors use my website

• Improve your browsing experience

 

Where legally required, you will be given the opportunity to manage your cookie preferences.

 

Third-party services

 

To help run my business, I may use carefully selected third-party providers including services for:

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• Email marketing

• Website hosting

• Digital products and memberships

• Payment processing

• Online courses

• Website analytics

• Video hosting

• Customer support

 

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to comply with applicable privacy and security requirements.

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Children's privacy

 

My website and services are not specifically intended for children under the age of 13 without the involvement of a parent or guardian. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required.

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Changes to this Privacy Policy

 

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my business, legal obligations or the services I use.

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The latest version will always be published on my website.

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Contact

 

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

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Abigail Yardimci

Email: info@abigailyardimci.com

Website: www.abigailyardimci.com

 

If you are not satisfied with how your personal information has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).