THE LEGAL BIT

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how I, Samantha Jayne Photography collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information obtained from visitors to my website. Any personal data collected will be treated as confidential in line with GDPR and any UK data protection law. 

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information I collect

I may collect personal information that you provide to me voluntarily when you interact with my website. This may include:

Contact information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Information you provide when you communicate with me, such as through email or contact forms.

Information you provide when you make a purchase or sign up for my services.

Information collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour on the website, through the use of cookies and similar technologies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How I use your information

I may use the information I collect for the following purposes:

To provide you with products and services you request.

To communicate with you, respond to your enquiries, and provide customer support.

To process payments and fulfil orders.

To improve my products, services, and website.

To personalise your experience on the website and tailor content and offers to your interests.

To comply with legal obligations and enforce my policies.

Information Sharing

Your personal information is kept privately and stored securely until a time it is no longer needed or required i.e. for invoicing and accounts purposes. 

The information collected following an enquiry will be so I can provide you with further information about my services and products. 

Your information is kept for internal record keeping and for issuing invoices and booking conformations. 

At no point is your information disclosed or shared to any third party, your information will only be disclosed when requested to by law. In the unlikely event of breach of your data I will inform the relevant regulator, if your personal data was involved you will also be informed.

Data Security

In order to provide photographic services to you, I take and store photographs from your session/occasion. These photographs are stored for a minimum of 3 years or as long as the hard disks are functional. This service is provided as a legitimate interest. I advise you to make your own backup arrangements to safeguard the long-term security of the files.

Should you wish me to remove your photographs from my hard disks, backups after your photographs have been delivered or from social media platforms, please email me on the address below confirming your request.

I take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. Please contact me using the information below to exercise these rights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this 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 for any changes.

Contact Me

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact myself at:

Samanthajaynephotography@aol.om

By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.