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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07/10/2024

Introduction

Rebekah Morecroft Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable UK data protection laws.

By using our services or visiting our website at rebekahmorecroftphotography.co.uk, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Contact Information
Website: rebekahmorecroftphotography.co.uk
Email: info@rebekahmorecroftphotography.co.uk

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

1.1 Personal Identification Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Postal address
  • Phone number
  • Social media handles (when interacting with us via social media)

1.2 Transaction Information

  • Payment details (note: we do not store credit card details, as payments are processed securely by third-party payment processors)
  • Purchase history and services booked

1.3 Photographic Data

  • Images and video footage from photography sessions or events

1.4 Technical Data

  • IP address, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website (collected via cookies and similar technologies)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 Providing Services
To communicate with you, process bookings, deliver photography services, and manage payments.

2.2 Marketing and Communication
To send you information about our services, promotions, or updates that we think may be of interest to you (only if you have opted-in for such communications). You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the emails or contacting us directly.

2.3 Improving Our Services
To analyse website traffic and customer preferences, helping us improve user experience and our offerings.

2.4 Legal Compliance
To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for tax purposes or responding to lawful requests from government authorities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal data with third parties in the following situations:

3.1 Service Providers
We use trusted third-party companies to assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors, website hosting providers, or album printing companies. These providers are required to keep your information secure and only use it for the purpose of delivering the agreed services.

3.2 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, for example, in response to a court order or legal process.

4. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information.

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functioning of the website.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information on how visitors use our website, which helps us improve our site.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, although this may affect certain features of our website.

5. Data Security

We are committed to keeping your data secure. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including complying with legal obligations. Photographic data may be stored for a longer period to allow you access to images for future orders, unless you request its deletion.

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

7.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold about you.

7.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, where applicable.

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.

7.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider.

7.6 Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your data, such as in the case of direct marketing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@rebekahmorecroftphotography.co.uk.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in legal requirements or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@rebekahmorecroftphotography.co.uk
Website: rebekahmorecroftphotography.co.uk