Privacy Policy

Last updated: 03/11/2025

1. Introduction

Adam Skinner Photography ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to that data.

2. Information We Collect

When you contact us via our website, email, or social media to enquire about wedding photography, we may collect:

• Your name 
• Your email address
• Phone number
• Any additional details you choose to provide in your message (e.g. your wedding date, venue, or photography preferences)
   

We do not collect any sensitive personal information unless you choose to share it voluntarily.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data solely to:

• Respond to your enquiry
• Communicate with you regarding your photography needs and our services
   

We do not use your data for marketing purposes unless you explicitly consent to this.
We do not share or sell your personal information with any third parties.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

• Legitimate interest — to respond to your enquiry and provide information about our services.
• Consent — if you have opted in to receive marketing or newsletters (if applicable).
   

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to handle your enquiry or as required by law.
If you do not proceed with a booking, your data will typically be deleted within Six (6) Months of our last communication.

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your data is stored securely, and only authorised personnel have access.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification – to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure – to request deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction – to request that we limit how your data is used.
• Objection – to object to the processing of your data in certain situations.
• Data Portability – to request transfer of your data to another service provider.
   

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Adam Skinner Photography
Email: [contact@adamskinnerphotography.co.uk]
Website: [www.adamskinnerphotography.co.uk]
Address: [101 North Moor, Huntington, York, YO32 9RZ]

9. Complaints

If you have any concerns about how we use your data, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue.
If you remain unsatisfied, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) – the UK supervisory authority for data protection – at https://www.ico.org.uk.