Privacy Policy

We collect only the personal information necessary to provide our services and take appropriate measures to protect it. Your information will be shared only with trusted third parties where required to deliver our services (for example, printing and delivery providers). We do not sell or otherwise disclose your personal data for any other purposes. Further details are set out below.


Introduction

Beth Sutton Photography takes your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy has been prepared in accordance with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which promotes fairness and transparency for all individuals in respect of their personal data. This privacy policy applies to all data we process, and by using Beth Sutton Photography you consent to our collection and use of such data.


1. The Data we collect

We collect a variety of data in order to deliver our services, and we will manage your personal data transparently, fairly and securely.

We may ask you to provide us with the following data –

When completing the online contact form on my website, you will be asked to provide

  •   Name
  •   Email Address
  •   Other information you find relevant for your enquiry

This information will be stored on our customer management system unless you specifically request removal.

Any further information relevant to booking is stored in a secure CRM system.


You will be asked for your email address when accessing client galleries through my online gallery provider Pixieset. This is to protect image privacy.


Placing a print order requires your Name, Address, contact telephone number & email address. This is so orders so prints can be shipped to you. The only time you will be contacted will be to confirm once prints have arrived or if there are any problems with your order.


When you visit our website, we collect Cookies. These are small pieces of data that websites send to a user’s computer and are stored on the user’s web browser. They are designed to enable the website to remember information


2. Which third parties do we share Personal Data with?

We share personal data with the following third parties:

  • Pixieset – Online gallery provider
  • Stripe – Online payment system used for print orders
  • Printing Lab – For prints to be shipped directly

There are also certain situations in which we may share access to your personal data without your explicit consent; for example, if required by law, to protect the life of an individual, or to comply with any valid legal process, government request, rule or regulation.


3. Security & Data

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

In the unlikely event of a criminal breach of our security, we will inform the relevant regulatory body within 72 hours and, if your personal data were involved in the breach, we will also inform you.


4. Changes to our privacy policy and control


We may change this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will let you know by changing the date on this policy, notifying customers of only significant changes. By continuing to access or use our services after those changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised privacy policy.


5. You have the following rights –


Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data; the right of access to your personal data; the right to rectification of inaccurate personal data; the right to erasure of your personal data; the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances; and rights in relation to automated decision-making, including profiling.

We also give you the option to manage your data via:


  • Telephone
  • Email
  • Website contact form

While we do not hold personal data any longer than we need to. The duration will depend on your relationship with us, and whether it is ongoing. We may keep some of your personal data for up to 2 years after your event date. Images are stored on your online gallery and my external hard drive for a minimum of 2 years.

6. How to contact us

Please feel free to contact us at any time, either by email or via our contact form if you have any questions about our privacy policy or information we hold about you.