Privacy policy.

Last updated: 26 June 2025

Who We Are

duncanwadeart operate this website. Our website address is: https://www.duncanwadeart.co.uk/

For any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at  duncanwadeart@gmail.com 

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Contact Forms

When you use our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if provided)

  • Any message or enquiry details you submit

Purpose: To respond to your enquiries about photography services and communicate regarding potential bookings.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries) and consent (where you've specifically requested contact).

Website Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors use our website. This may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • General location (city/region level)

  • Device and browser information

This data is anonymised and helps us improve our website.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies for:

  • Essential website functionality

  • Analytics (if you consent)

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Contact form submissions: We keep enquiry data for up to 2 years to maintain records of potential and past clients

  • Analytics data: Retained according to our analytics provider's retention policy (typically 26 months for Google Analytics)

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Erase your data (in certain circumstances)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability (receive your data in a portable format)

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at duncanwadeart@gmail.com

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share data with:

  • Email service providers (e.g., Gmail, Outlook) to respond to enquiries

  • Web hosting providers who store our website data

All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the specified purpose.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

International Transfers

If we use services that transfer data outside the UK/EU (such as some analytics or email providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

Complaints

If you're not satisfied with how we handle your data, you can make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

  • Website: ico.org.uk

  • Phone: 0303 123 1113

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Note: This privacy policy template should be customised with your specific details and reviewed by a legal professional if needed. Consider your specific circumstances and any additional data processing activities.