OUR PRIVACY POLICY
Ellie J Photography takes your privacy seriously and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information is collected, how it is used, how it is stored and your rights in relation to that information.
Ellie J Photography processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
The Information We Collect
To provide photography services, Ellie J Photography may collect the following personal information:
• First and last name
• Postal address
• Postcode
• Telephone number(s)
• Email address
For clients under the age of 18, a date of birth may also be recorded. Consent for photography must be provided by a parent or legal guardian.
How Your Information Is Used
Your personal information is used to:
• Provide the photography services you have booked.
• Communicate with you regarding your booking and completed order.
• Process payments.
• Comply with legal and accounting obligations.
• Occasionally send information about new products, services or special offers, but only where you have given your consent. You may withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time by contacting Ellie J Photography.
Cookies
The Ellie J Photography website is hosted by Zenfolio, which uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device whilst you browse a website. If you prefer, you can change your browser settings to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are being used. You may also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device.
Please refer to your browser's help section for instructions on managing cookies.
Please see Zenfolio's Cookie Policy for further information.
Google Analytics
Ellie J Photography uses Google Analytics to help understand how visitors use this website. Google Analytics collects anonymous statistical information using cookies. This information helps improve the website and the services offered. For further information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
Sharing Your Personal Information
To provide photography services and fulfil your order, Ellie J Photography may share relevant personal information with carefully selected third-party providers where necessary, including:
• Professional photographic laboratories (to fulfil print orders)
• Website hosting providers (to provide online proof galleries and digital downloads)
• Accountancy services (for financial record keeping)
• Providers of mobile gallery apps or slideshows (where applicable)
Personal information may also be disclosed where required by law or where necessary to comply with a legal obligation or lawful request from a public authority.
Keeping Your Information Secure
Ellie J Photography takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse or alteration.
Client information is stored securely. Devices used to communicate with clients, including computers, tablets and mobile phones, are password protected.
Whilst every reasonable effort is made to protect your personal information, no method of transmitting data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How Long Your Information Is Retained
Financial records and associated personal information will be retained for the period required by UK tax legislation.
Personal information and signed consent forms will be retained only for as long as necessary to meet legal, regulatory and legitimate business requirements. Where retained, purchased photographs are archived solely at the discretion of Ellie J Photography and should not be regarded as a permanent backup service.
Clients remain responsible for downloading and securely backing up all purchased digital images.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have a number of rights in relation to your personal information, including the right to:
• Request access to the personal information held about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
• In some circumstances, request that personal information is deleted.
• Withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time.
These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal obligations, legitimate business interests or other lawful exemptions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Lorraine Jardim trading as Ellie J Photography, [email protected]