Privacy Policy
Last updated: 19 October 2026
This policy explains how Anecdote PR collects and uses personal information when you visit anecdotepr.com, get in touch with us or work with us. We keep it simple: we only collect what we need, and we never sell your information.
Who we are
Anecdote PR is run by Clemmie Turner and Nicki Williams, trading as Anecdote PR. We are the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.
If you have any questions about this policy or your information, email us at hello@anecdotepr.com.
What we collect
When you email us. If you get in touch by email, we collect your name, email address and anything you choose to tell us in your message, such as your company name or details of your brief.
When you browse the website. Our website collects some information automatically through cookies, such as the pages you visit, your browser and device type and roughly where you are browsing from. You can find more on this under Cookies below.
How we use your information
We use your information to reply to your enquiry and talk to you about working together.
Our lawful basis
Under UK data protection law we need a lawful reason to use your information. We rely on:
Legitimate interests for replying to enquiries. We only do this where it is fair and you would reasonably expect it.
Consent for non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time.
Who we share it with
We never sell your information. We only share it with trusted services that help us run the business, and only as much as they need:
Squarespace, which hosts our website
Google Workspace, for email and file storage
We may also share information if the law requires it.
How long we keep it
Enquiries that don't lead to work: up to 2 years from our last contact
Client records: 6 years after the work ends, to meet tax and accounting rules
After that, we delete it securely.
Cookies
Cookies are small files saved to your device when you visit a website. Our website uses:
Essential cookies, which make the site work properly and can't be switched off
Analytics cookies from Squarespace, which tell us how visitors use the site, only with your consent
When you first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time with the Cookie Preferences link at the bottom of the page, or through your browser settings.
Your rights
You have the right to:
ask for a copy of the information we hold about you
ask us to correct anything that is wrong or incomplete
ask us to delete your information
object to us using your information, or ask us to limit how we use it
withdraw your consent at any time, for example by changing your cookie preferences
ask us to transfer your information to another organisation
To use any of these rights, email hello@anecdotepr.com. We will reply within one month, and there is no charge.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your information, please contact us first so we can put it right. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or on 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be on this page, with the date it was last updated at the top.