Privacy Policy | Bear Photography

Effective Date: 3rd April 2025

Bear Photography (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.bear-photography.co.uk ("the Website").

By accessing and using the Website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

Personal Information: When you contact us, book a service, or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Usage Data: We collect data about how you interact with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and time spent on our site.
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve the functionality of the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and manage our photography services.
To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about your bookings or requests.
To improve the content, design, and functionality of our Website.
To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or other communications you have opted in to receive.
To comply with our legal obligations and protect our legal rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist with functions such as payment processing, website hosting, or email marketing. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or investigate potential fraud.

4. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmitting data over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal data, particularly for direct marketing purposes.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at beth.bearphotography@gmail.com.

6. Cookies

At Bear Photography, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow us to remember your preferences and improve the functionality of the site. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings, including disabling them entirely. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the way we handle personal data. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be revised accordingly. We recommend checking this page regularly for the latest information.

9. Contact Us

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

Bear Photography
Email: beth.bearphotography@gmail.com
Website: www.bear-photography.co.uk