Introduction
Thank you for visiting the Paul Greenwood Photography website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide to us. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you visit our website, we may collect certain personal information from you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and location. We collect this information when you voluntarily submit it to us through contact forms or when you subscribe to our newsletter.
Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information automatically through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and website usage data. We use this information to improve our website and understand how visitors interact with it.
How We Use Your Information
Personal Information Usage
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request
- To send you updates, newsletters, and marketing communications related to our photography services
- To personalize your experience on our website
- To improve our website, products, and services based on your feedback
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and interests
Non-Personal Information Usage
We use non-personal information to analyse trends, track website usage, and gather demographic information about our user base. This information helps us improve our website and tailor our content to better serve our visitors.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, and providing services to you. These service providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government investigation.
Data Security
We employ appropriate security measures to protect the personal information you provide to us. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, correct, and delete your personal information held by us. You can exercise these rights by contacting us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to gather information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze non-personal information about website usage, such as page views, referral sources, and user interactions.
The information generated by the cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate website activity, compile reports on website traffic, and provide other services related to website activity and internet usage.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. However, Google does not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy page.
If you prefer to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for most popular browsers.
Please note that opting out of Google Analytics tracking may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionalities.
We recommend reviewing Google’s Privacy Policy for more information about how your data is handled when using Google Analytics on our website.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy
Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at paul@paulgreenwoodphotography.co.uk