Version 2.0 (Last updated: 20.07.23)
We respect your right to privacy, and we are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with applicable data privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Please note that David Christopher Photography (DCA Studio Limited) is the Data Controller of your personal data. The principles set out in this Privacy Notice apply to all instances in which David Christopher Photography (DCA Studio Limited) receives your personal data as a Data Controller for the purposes described in this notice. Those purposes are processing of data in order to participate in the various activities available on this website or as mentioned below.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through the website, when we collect it, how we use it, how it is secured, and your rights in relation to your personal data.
1. WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The personal data that we collect through this website is only collected once we have obtained your explicit consent to do so, or if it is necessary to provide (and improve) our services to you. Where personal data is collected on the website, we will give details on why your personal information is needed and how it will be used, unless it is obvious.
1.A) INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE US WITH
When using the site, you may provide personal data that we collect. Examples of personal data include name, phone number, and email address. You may provide us with Personal Data in various ways on our website, for example, when you fill out the contact form on this website.
1.B) AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
When a user visits our website, we automatically collect information from the user's device using various technologies such as cookies. Examples of automatically collected information include IP address, web browser, device type, and the web pages/websites visited before using the site. We may also use technology to collect information regarding a user's interaction with email messages that we send out, such as open and click data.
1.C) INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES
We may collect information, including personal data, from third parties and sources, such as our partners, advertisers, and integrated services. If we associate or combine information from other sources with Personal Data that we collect through this website, we will treat this information as Personal Data in accordance with this policy.
2. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY PROTECTION
Our services are not intended for, or targeted at, individuals under the age of 16. We do not intentionally collect or maintain data about anyone under the age of 16 through this website. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a minor, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate measures to delete such information from our records.
3. HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to the following:
3.A) OPERATIONS
We use information to operate and enhance all features of this website, to provide services and information requested by visitors to the website.
3.B) IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WEBSITE
We use information to understand and analyze the preferences and user behavior of visitors to this website. This allows us to improve the functionality of the service we provide and develop new services and features. All data used for this purpose is processed in an anonymized form.
3.C) COMMUNICATIONS
We may use contact information to contact users of the website for administrative purposes, and with updates relating to the products and services we offer. You have the ability to opt-out of any promotional communication as per the section below, under 'Your Rights.'
3.D) COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
We use automatically collected information and other information collected on this website through cookies and similar tracking technology. This helps us to personalize our service, such as:
- Remembering a user's information inputted on the website in previous visits, so that the user will not have to re-enter the information during subsequent visits.
- Providing personalized advertisements, content, and information.
- Monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of the website and third-party marketing activities.
- Monitoring aggregate site usage metrics such as the total number of visitors to the website or pages viewed.
- Tracking your entries and submissions on the website.
3.E) ANALYTICS
We use Google Analytics to measure and evaluate traffic on the website. Google operates independently and has its own privacy policy, which you can view here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US. This data is collected in a non-identifiable form, and we do not use this information to attempt to identify users of the website.
4. HOW LONG WE HOLD YOUR DATA FOR
We will only hold your information for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy policy. We may also retain log files for analysis purposes; these log files are generally retained for a short period of time, except in cases where the information is used for website security, improving website functionality, and in cases where we are legally obligated to retain information for longer time periods.
5. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR DATA
We take security very seriously and are committed to keeping your information safe. While we endeavor to ensure the security of our systems and the information we hold, no service is guaranteed to be completely secure. If you have any concerns that your personal information has been put at risk, please get in touch straight away.
6. WHEN YOUR INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH OTHERS
We will never sell your personal information. We may share it with others in the following ways:
6.A) WHEN WE USE OTHER COMPANIES TO PROVIDE A SERVICE
We work with third-party service providers who provide website development, hosting, maintenance, and other services for us. These third parties may have access to or process personal data as part of providing these services to us. We limit the information provided to only what is reasonably necessary to perform these functions and require them to handle your personal information as if we were handling it directly.
6.B) NON-PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION
We utilize aggregated or otherwise non-personally identifiable information for a number of purposes, including measuring and analyzing site usage, system administration, and improving our site. We may also disclose this non-personally identifiable information to third parties, including advertisers, vendors, and researchers.
6.C) COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or to otherwise cooperate with law enforcement or governmental agencies. We reserve the right to disclose personal data to take precautions against liability or to protect ourselves or others from fraudulent or unlawful uses or activity.
7. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the information we hold on you.
- Ask us to correct, delete, or only use your information for certain purposes.
- Change your mind at any time and ask us to stop using your information – for example, by unsubscribing to marketing emails or opting out of cookies.
The exceptions to these rights include situations where access to personal data would reveal personal information about another individual, or if we are legally prevented from disclosing such information. In addition, we may retain data even if you withdraw your consent, where we can demonstrate that we have a legal requirement to process your data.
8. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
This website may contain links to other websites that are outside of our control and, as such, are not covered by this privacy policy. If you access another website via a link on this site, the operators of these sites may collect your information in accordance with their privacy policies. You will need to read the privacy policy on that website to find out if and how they collect and/or use your information.
9. CHANGES TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Please revisit this page periodically to stay aware of any changes to this privacy policy
, which we may update from time to time. If we modify the notice, we will indicate the version number and date of the latest revision at the top of this page. If we believe that the changes are material, we will let you know about these by either/or: (1) posting the changes to this site (2) sending you an email to inform you of the changes. Your continued use of our services after the privacy policy has become effective indicates that you have read, understood, and agreed to the current version of the policy.
10. HOW TO CONTACT US
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your rights, or believe that your personal data has been misused or mishandled, you can contact us via the following details:
By email: info@davdichristopher-photography.co.uk
By post:
DCA Studio Limited
C/O FMA Accountants Ltd
Building 3
Chiswick Business Park
566 Chiswick High Road
Chiswick
W4 5YA
Data Controller:
David Christopher Photography (DCA Studio Limited)
Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
David Christopher Legge