Introduction

Ask Karsten respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide when using this website.

This notice explains what information may be collected when you visit the site or contact us, how it is used, and your rights in relation to that information.

Who we are

Ask Karsten is an independent statistical and training consultancy operated by Karsten Shaw.

If you have any questions about this notice or about how your data is handled, you can contact:

Email: karsten@askkarsten.com

Information we may collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information you provide directly

• Your name

• Your email address

• Any information you include in messages sent through the website contact form or by email

Website usage information

• Basic analytics information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location (for example country or region)

This information is collected through Squarespace’s built-in analytics tools.

How we use your information

We use personal information only for the following purposes:

• To respond to enquiries submitted through the website

• To communicate with you about potential work or collaboration

• To improve the website and understand how visitors use it

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for marketing purposes.

How your information is stored

Information submitted through the website may be stored through Squarespace and through email systems used to respond to enquiries.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any information you provide is handled securely.

How long we keep information

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to enquiries or maintain relevant business records.

If you contact us but no work or ongoing communication follows, your information will generally not be retained for longer than necessary.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to any personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data where appropriate

• Object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address above.

Cookies and website analytics

This website may use basic cookies and analytics tools provided by Squarespace to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its performance.

These tools collect anonymised usage information rather than identifying individual visitors.

Changes to this notice

This privacy notice may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements. The most recent version will always appear on this page.

Contact

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

karsten@askkarsten.com