Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Matt Hill Photography ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.matthillphoto.co.uk or use our photography services.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you interact with us, including but not limited to:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Event Details: Information related to the events, products, or maritime assignments you book, including locations, dates, and event-specific details.
- Payment Information: Billing address, payment card details, and other information required to process payments.
- Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Images and Media: Photographs and videos captured during events or assignments.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To Provide Services: Processing bookings, scheduling shoots, and delivering final images.
- Communication: Responding to inquiries, customer service, and sending updates about your bookings.
- Marketing: With your consent, we may use your information to send promotional emails, newsletters, or special offers.
- Website Improvement: Monitoring and analyzing usage patterns to improve the functionality of our website.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: To facilitate services like payment processing, email delivery, or cloud storage.
- Event Venues/Organizers: When coordinating photography logistics, we may share relevant information to ensure smooth operation.
- Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights, we may share your information with legal authorities or government bodies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These help us understand user behavior, improve website performance, and deliver tailored content. For more details on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We have implemented security measures to protect your personal information. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of your personal information held by us.
- Correction: If you believe any information we hold about you is incorrect, you can request that we correct it.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information under certain circumstances.
- Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
- Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at matthillphoto@outlook.com.

8. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the services you have requested and for other essential purposes such as complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
- Email: matthillphoto@outlook.com
- Phone: +447833155419

Effective Date: 16 October 2024

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