PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Sugar and Sand Photography, the owner and provider of this Website.
Sugar and Sand Photography takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal data collected through this Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.
Definitions
In this Privacy Policy:
Data
All information that you submit to Sugar and Sand Photography via the Website. This includes any personal data as defined under applicable data protection laws.
Cookies
Small text files placed on your computer when you visit certain parts of the Website or use certain features.
Data Protection Laws
Any applicable laws relating to the processing of personal data, including the UK GDPR and related legislation.
GDPR
The UK General Data Protection Regulation.
Sugar and Sand Photography, we, our, or us
Sugar and Sand Photography, Brighton.
UK and EU Cookie Law
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (as amended).
User or you
Any person accessing this Website other than employees or contractors acting on behalf of Sugar and Sand Photography.
Website
https://sugarandsandphotography.co.uk/ and any related sub-domains unless stated otherwise.
Scope of this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies only to the activities of Sugar and Sand Photography and users of this Website.
It does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from this Website.
For the purposes of UK data protection law, Sugar and Sand Photography is the Data Controller, meaning we determine how and why your personal data is processed.
What Data We Collect
We may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- IP address (collected automatically)
How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in two ways:
Information you provide
We collect data when you:
- Contact us through the Website
- Contact us by email, phone or post
- Use our services
Information collected automatically
When you visit our Website we may automatically collect information including:
- Your IP address
- Date and time of your visit
- Frequency of visits
- Pages viewed
- How you interact with our Website
We also use cookies to collect certain information. See the Cookies section below for more details.
How We Use Your Data
We may use your data to:
- Maintain internal records
- Improve our products and services
- Respond to enquiries
- Conduct market research
- Improve and personalise our Website
We process your data where necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your rights.
Keeping Your Data Secure
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information.
These include:
- Password-protected systems
- Secure servers
- Procedures for dealing with suspected data breaches
If you believe your data has been misused or accessed without authorisation, please contact us immediately:
Email: sugarandsandphoto@gmail.com
For more information about online security, visit www.getsafeonline.org.
Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Even after deletion, some information may remain in secure backup systems where required for legal, tax or regulatory reasons.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Restrict how we use your data
- Receive a copy of your data (data portability)
- Object to our processing of your data
- Make a complaint about how we handle your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact:
Email: sugarandsandphoto@gmail.com
Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us first.
We aim to acknowledge complaints within 30 days and will investigate and respond without undue delay.
If you remain dissatisfied, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Website: https://ico.org.uk/
Keeping Your Information Up to Date
Please let us know if your personal information changes while we are holding it so we can keep our records accurate.
Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we recommend reading their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Business Changes
If Sugar and Sand Photography is sold or transferred, any relevant personal data may also be transferred to the new owner.
Any new owner will continue to use your data only in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to improve your experience and help our Website function effectively.
Before non-essential cookies are placed on your device, you will be asked for your consent.
You may refuse or withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or cookie preferences.
Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the operation of the Website, such as enabling secure areas or basic functionality.
Analytical / Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve performance and usability.
Functionality Cookies
Remember your preferences, such as language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.
Managing Cookies
You can enable or disable cookies through your web browser.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this Website.
For more information about cookies, visit:
General
You may not transfer your rights under this Privacy Policy to another person.
If any part of this Privacy Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this Website and will take effect immediately upon publication.
Your continued use of the Website indicates your acceptance of any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
Sugar and Sand Photography
Email: sugarandsandphoto@gmail.com