Silverlight Photography is committed to handling personal information transparently and securely. This policy explains how information is collected, used, stored and protected when you use this website, contact the business or book photography services.
1. Who I am
Business Name: Silverlight Photography
Owner: David Hughes
Email Address: silverlightstudio.bookings@gmail.com
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact me using the details above.
2. Information we collect
I may collect information you provide directly when you send an email, make an enquiry, book a photography session, or interact with Silverlight Photography on social media. This may include your name, email address, phone number, event or booking details, billing information, and any other information you choose to provide.
The hosting provider may also collect limited technical information necessary to deliver the website, such as IP address, browser and device information.
3. How I use your information
I use personal information to respond to enquiries, provide photography services, manage bookings, send invoices or service updates, improve the website and services, and meet legal obligations. I do not sell personal information to third parties.
4. Legal basis for processing (UK GDPR)
Depending on the situation, processing is based on consent, the performance of a contract, legitimate interests such as responding to enquiries and improving services, or a legal obligation.
5. Cookies and analytics
This website does not currently set advertising cookies. If analytics, embedded content or other optional services are added later, this policy will be updated before they are used. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
6. Sharing your information
Information may be shared with trusted service providers only where needed to operate the business, for example hosting providers, payment processors, email platforms, cloud storage, accounting or invoicing software. They receive only the information required to provide their service. Information may also be disclosed where legally required.
7. Data storage and security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
8. Data retention
Personal information is kept only for as long as needed to provide services, maintain business records, meet legal or tax obligations, or resolve disputes. It is deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
9. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to access your personal data, correct inaccurate information, request deletion, restrict or object to processing, withdraw consent, request data portability, and complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Contact me using the details above to exercise these rights.
10. Photography and image usage
As a photography business, I may capture and display photographs from events, shoots or sessions in portfolios, social media, website galleries and marketing materials. Where appropriate, consent will be obtained before using identifiable images for promotional purposes. Clients may request removal of specific images by getting in touch.
11. Third-party links
This website may link to third-party websites or social media platforms. Silverlight Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
12. Children’s privacy
The website and services are not intentionally directed to children under 13. Personal information from children is not knowingly collected without appropriate consent.
13. Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any change will be posted on this page with a revised date.
14. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, email silverlightstudio.bookings@gmail.com.