Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2024

Introduction

Your Edinburgh Photographer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website youredinburghphotographer.co.uk or use our photography services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Contact us via email or contact form
  • Book photography services
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
  • Interact with us on social media

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, event details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
  • Process bookings and deliver photography services
  • Send you updates, marketing communications, and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Photography and Image Usage

Images taken during photography sessions are the property of Your Edinburgh Photographer until full payment is received. Upon payment, you receive full usage rights for personal use. We may request permission to use selected images for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes. You have the right to decline this request at any time.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as email providers, payment processors, and analytics tools) that collect, monitor, and analyze information to improve our services. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Request restriction of processing your personal data
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@youredinburghphotographer.co.uk