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1. Introduction
Welcome to Sarah D Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sarahdphotography.co.uk (the “Site”) and when you engage our photography services.
By using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
• Fill out a contact or inquiry form
• Book a photography session
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Participate in a model call-out or promotion
• Contact us via email or phone
Personal information may include:
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address
• Child’s name and age (for photography sessions)
• Any other information you choose to provide
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website addresses
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
• To Provide Services: Scheduling and conducting photography sessions.
• Communication: Responding to your inquiries, emails, or requests.
• Marketing: Sending newsletters, promotions, and updates (only if you have opted in).
• Model Release and Portfolio: Using images from your photography sessions for our portfolio, website, social media, and promotional materials (with your explicit consent).
• Site Improvement: Analyzing usage and trends to enhance the user experience.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your information.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you (e.g., providing photography services).
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and marketing.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:
• Personalize your experience
• Understand how you use our Site
• Improve our services
You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site or conducting our business (e.g., website hosting, email marketing services), provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
8. Retention of Your Information
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
• Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data when it’s no longer necessary.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
• Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for individuals over the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without consent, please contact us to delete the information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Sarah D Photography
Email: sarah@sarahdphotography.com