Privacy Policy Effective Date: 24/09/25

Welcome to www.discoveryphotography.co.uk (the "Site"). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with this website.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Discovery Photography ("we", "our", or "us"), a UK-based photography business.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 Email: discoveryphotography1@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 07739121743
📍 Address: 13 Huntcliffe Drive, Brotton, North Yorkshire TS12 2QL

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address (for photoshoots or delivery of products)

  • Details about your event (e.g., wedding date, venue)

  • Messages or inquiries you send via contact forms or email

b) Information Collected Automatically:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or bookings

  • To provide photography services

  • To process payments and deliver orders

  • To send you updates, invoices, or booking confirmations

  • To improve the website and your user experience

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given us permission (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)

  • Contract: To fulfil a contract with you (e.g., photography services)

  • Legal obligation: Where required by law

  • Legitimate interests: For operational and business reasons (e.g., site analytics)

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. These may include:

  • Essential cookies (for website functionality)

  • Performance cookies (to analyse usage)

  • Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Web hosting providers

  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)

  • Delivery services (if prints or albums are sent)

  • Professional editing or album printing services

  • Legal or regulatory authorities (when required)

We never sell your personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or to comply with legal and accounting obligations.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact us at discoveryphotography1@gmail.com.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., social media, payment gateways). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We 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 it periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

Discovery Photography
Email: discoveryphotography1@gmail.com
Phone: 07739121743
Website: www.discoveryphotography.co.uk