Thank you our visiting our data protection Privacy Policy page. You can use this website without the need to provide any personal data. If you want to purchase any photographic services, then the processing of some personal data will be necessary. Any personal data, such as the name, address, e-mail address or telephone number shall always be in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with any UK specific data protection regulations.

Privacy Policy

This Policy explains when and why we collect personal information about people who visit my website, how I use it and keep it secure. The Policy may change from time to time, and by using my website, you’re agreeing to be bound by this Policy. Who is Collecting and can Access the Information? Karienne & Elizabeth Photography is the controller of any data that passes through the website, and we are the only persons who will have access to this information, and of this information:

1. We will not sell or rent your information to any third parties
2. We will not share your information with third parties for any marketing purposes.

What type of information is collected? We obtain information through our website in two ways: anonymously and directly. 1. Anonymously: The anonymous information we collect may include your IP address, whether you are using a computer, a tablet or a phone, which country you are located, which website pages are accessed and how long you may spend looking at my lovely website pages. 2. Directly: The direct information we collect is when you make an enquiry, purchase products or purchase a photographic service. This will be your name, address, phone number and details about your event. How is your information used? We will use any information that you provide to:

1. Carry out any obligations arising from any contracts entered into by you and us
2. Seek your views or comments on the services we provide.
3. Notify you of any changes to our services.
4. To contact you to arrange meetings or discuss your photographic needs.

We will hold your personal information on my systems for as long as is necessary for the relevant activity, or as long as is set out in any relevant contract you hold with me. Who has access to your information? The only persons who have any access to any information which is collected through our website  or any other communications is Karienne & Elizabeth Photography, and of this information:

1. We will not sell or rent your information to any third parties
2. We will not share your information with third parties for any marketing purposes.

Direct Marketing Karienne & Elizabeth Photography do not generate a newsletter, offer any subscriptions and does not generate bulk or direct mail shots for marketing. If we contact you, it will be about an enquiry you have made or any photographic services we have agreed upon. All communications will be  sent directly from us to you. Profiling This is where personal information is analysed to create a profile of your interests and preferences so you can be contacted with information relevant to you. We do not profile any of the information we collect. Security Precautions When you provide any personal information, we take steps to ensure that it’s treated securely to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of any information. Any information provided over the internet can never be guaranteed 100% secure. As a result, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your information, we make our best effort to ensure its security, and where we have given you a password which enables you to access our website galleries, you are responsible for sharing this password. Any sensitive information such as credit or debit card details is encrypted and protected with  128 Bit encryption on SSL by the third party responsible to taking payments. Use of ‘Cookies’ Like many other websites,Karienne & Elizabeth Photography uses website cookies. These are small text files that are stored in a computer system via an Internet browser, and in this case, do not mean a highly fattening yet delicious sugar-filled treat. The cookies collect anonymous statistical data about your browsing actions and do not identify you as an individual. For example, we use cookies to see how many visitors we have had, how long they spend on the website, whether they are using a computer, tablet or a mobile, and which part of the country you are located. This data helps us to improve my website and deliver a better service. Any visitor information processed by the cookies is stored on my website and on the user’s computer browser. It is possible to switch off cookies by setting your browser preferences, and in some cases, turning cookies off may result in a loss of functionality when using my website. Links to other websites Our website may contain links to other websites run by other vendors. This privacy policy applies only to the Karienne & Elizabeth Photography website‚ so we cannot be responsible for the privacy policies and practices of other sites if you access them using links from my website. Aged 16 or Under..? If you are aged 16 or under‚ please get your parent or guardian’s permission before you provide us with personal information. Review of this Policy & Access to your Information We will keep this Policy under regular review, and the Policy was last updated in May 2018. If you are concerned about any information we have about you can write or email to: Post: Karienne & Elizabeth Photography, 6 Clarke Way Stone Staffordshire ST15 0FS Email: karienneandelizabeth@gmail.com