PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy is designed to tell you about our practices regarding collection, use, and disclosure of information that you may provide to Chris Mullen Photography (herein referred to as “we”) via this site. Please be sure to read this entire Privacy Policy before using or submitting information to this site.
We undertake to ensure that all personal information in our possession is processed in accordance with the requirements of the European General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) and Data Protection Act (‘DPA’).
By using this site, you agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy.
INFORMATION ABOUT WEBSITE VISITS
We may collect information about your computer and your visits to this website such as your IP address, geographical location, browser type, referral source, length of visit and number of page views. This information may be used in the administration of this website, to improve the website's usability and for marketing. Cookies are used on this website. A cookie is a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, and stored by the browser. The text file is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server. This enables the web server to identify and track the web browser. A cookie might be sent which may be stored on by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Information obtained from the cookie may be used in the administration of this website to improve the website's usability and for marketing purposes. This information may be used to recognise your computer when you visit this website, and to personalise the website for you.
USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA
Your personal data submitted on this website will be used for the purposes specified in this privacy policy or in relevant parts of the website. In addition to the uses identified elsewhere in this privacy policy, your personal information may be used to:
(a) improve your browsing experience by personalising the website;
(b) send information (other than marketing communications) to you which may be of interest by post or by email or similar technology;
(c) send to you marketing communications relating to Chris Mullen Photography where you have specifically agreed to this, by email or similar technology;
(d) provide other companies with statistical information about users but this information will not be used to identify any individual user; we will not without your express consent provide your personal information to any third parties for the purpose of direct marketing.
SECURITY
The privacy and confidentiality of our website visitors’ data is handled with the utmost care.
All personal data in our possession is processed in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (DPA).
The website may contain links to other websites. Please be aware that we are not be responsible for the privacy policies of third party websites.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible for any unauthorised use, distribution, damage or destruction of personal data, except to the extent we are required to accept such responsibility by the Data Protection Act 1998.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the person(s) who use our services or place orders with us.
E-mails or social media messages which are sent to us are stored within our email system or social media accounts.
Details of your interactions with us by telephone calls, emails, social media, letters and text.
WHO IS COLLECTING THE DATA?
Your data is collected by Chris Mullen Photography.
WHEN DO WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA?
When you book a wedding or appointment with us, purchase a product or service, engage on social media, enquire or complain to us and when you complete any forms we send to you by post or email.
WHO WILL IT BE SHARED WITH?
Mail (e.g. Royal Mail), courier and printing companies for delivering mail or other products you have ordered from us.
We may be required to disclose your information to police, law enforcement agencies or other government bodies but only with a legitimate reason or court order.
DATA STORAGE PERIOD
Your data is stored for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed. We only retain personal data for the purposes for which it was collected and for a reasonable period thereafter where there is a legitimate business need or legal obligation to do so. Under law we are obliged to store your data for a minimum amount of time e.g. sales records and payment receipts.
RIGHT TO WITHDRAW CONSENT
After providing us with consent to use your personal data, you have a right to change your mind at any time and withdraw that consent.
RIGHT TO ERASURE
Upon request, we will delete any personal data that we hold about you. This does not include personal data that we are required to retain by law, including for tax and accounting purposes.
DATA PORTABILITY
Upon request, we will supply you with a copy of the data we hold about you. You can request a copy of the data we hold about you by contacting us via e-mail. We will need to confirm your identity to fulfil this request.
RIGHT TO CERTIFICATION
We shall make any amendments or additions to data which is inaccurate or incomplete within one month of your request.
RIGHT OF ACCESS
You have a right to access the personal data we hold about you. To obtain a copy of this information please email us at cm@chrismullenphotography.co.uk. We will respond within one month of a valid request as per the Information Commissioner’s Office.
FURTHER INFORMATION
If you would like further information on the legal guidelines we operate within, or have any concerns about how we use your data, please contact the commissioner’s office below.
Similarly if you feel that your data has not been handled correctly after discussing the matter with us, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
0303 123 1113
CONTACT US
You can contact us in writing by emailing cm@chrismullenphotography.co.uk