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.