Privacy.

1. Who we are

Adam Tomlinson Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in line with UK data protection laws, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What data we collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Your name, email address, and phone number when you submit contact or enquiry form, or place an order for any product and/or services.

• Technical Information: Information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing patterns. This data is collected via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 7).

• Transaction Information: Payment details when you purchase products or services through the Site (processed securely by our chosen third-party payment provider).

3. How we use your data

We use your personal data for:

• Responding to Enquiries: When you contact us via contact or enquiry form to provide advice or support, or directly via email, we use your data to respond.

• Providing Services and Processing Orders: To fulfil purchases, process payments, and deliver requested products or services.

• Improving Our Website: To monitor and improve website functionality and performance.

• Marketing Purposes: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you communication including updates, newsletters, or marketing materials. You can opt-out at any time.

4. Legal basis for processing your data

Under UK data protection laws, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data for specific purposes.

• Contractual Necessity: To provide services or fulfil orders you have requested.

• Legitimate Interests: To support business activities, provided these do not override your rights.

5. How we store and protect your data

We prioritise the security of your personal data. Our Site uses HTTPS and an active SSL certificate to encrypt data transmission, ensuring that any data you share with us via our Site is transmitted securely.

• ·Data Security: We use appropriate security measures, including encryption, to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss.

• Data Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Typically, we keep contact and transaction data for 6 years for tax and audit purposes.

6. Sharing your data

We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal data. We may share data with:

Service Providers: Trusted third-party providers for payment processing, marketing, and website hosting, all of whom are required to adhere to strict data protection standards.

Legal Obligations: If required by law or if we need to protect our rights or those of others, we may share your data with law enforcement or other authorities.

7. Cookies and tracking technologies

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse traffic. Cookies are small files stored on your device to collect information on browsing behaviour. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for site functionality.

• Analytical Cookies: Help us improve our website by analysing usage data.

8. Your data protection rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: 

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances

• Right to Restrict Processing: Request to restrict processing of your data in specific situations

• Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format

• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing

To exercise any of these rights, please email info@adamtomlinson.com – and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Adam Tomlinson Photography reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time without notice. If this policy is updated at any time the effective date located at the top of the policy will be updated by Adam Tomlinson Photography. By continuing to use the Site, you agree to be bound by the most current version of this Privacy Policy.

10. Contact 

If you feel that we are not abiding by this Privacy Policy or if you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please email info@adamtomlinson.com