Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 18, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Prosely. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our writing platform.

Prosely is operated by Prosely LTD, registered in England and Wales. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
  • Profile Data: Any additional information you add to your profile
  • Content: Stories, notes, and other writing you create using Prosely
  • Communications: Messages you send to us for support or feedback

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, and time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our writing platform
  • Create and manage your account
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyse trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
  • Personalise and improve your experience

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services to you
  • Legitimate Interests: Improving our platform, marketing, and fraud prevention
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., marketing emails)
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data and treat it in accordance with the law.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services to you
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymise your personal data within 30 days, unless retention is required by law.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@prosely.io.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Keep you signed in
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our platform
  • Improve our services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Where this happens, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Secure data centres

Children's Privacy

Prosely is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@prosely.io

Data Protection Officer: dpo@prosely.io

Postal Address:

[update once registered]

United Kingdom

Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection:

Website: https://ico.org.uk

Phone: 0303 123 1113