Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance

 

Effective Date:

[11/07/2025]

Website:

www.barryhendersonphotography.co.uk

Business Name:

Barry Henderson Photography

Location:

Cumbria, United Kingdom

 

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Barry Henderson Photography collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit this website or engage with us through other platforms (e.g. social media, email, or in-person events). We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

 

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you:

•Fill out a contact form

•Subscribe to a newsletter

•Purchase a product (e.g., prints or digital downloads)

•Interact with us on social media

•Email us directly

Data may include:

•Name

•Email address

•Phone number (if provided)

•Billing and delivery address (if making a purchase)

•IP address and device/browser data (via analytics tools)

•Social media handles (if contacting us via platforms)

 

3. How We Use Your Data

We collect and use personal data to:

•Respond to your inquiries

•Process orders and payments

•Deliver digital or physical products

•Improve the website and user experience (via analytics)

•Send occasional updates or promotions (only with your consent)

•Comply with legal obligations

 

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following legal bases:

•Consent – When you opt-in to receive communications

•Contract – To fulfill your order or inquiry

•Legal obligation – To comply with tax or legal requirements

•Legitimate interest – To improve services and prevent fraud

 

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your data. We may share it with trusted third-party services only when necessary, such as:

•Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

•Delivery couriers (e.g., Royal Mail, ParcelForce)

•Website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

•Website/email hosting providers (e.g., Wix, Squarespace, Gmail)

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and have data protection measures in place.

 

6. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. This includes secure servers, SSL encryption, and access controls.

 

8. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

•Access your personal data

•Correct inaccurate data

•Request deletion of your data

•Object to processing or restrict processing

•Data portability

•Withdraw consent at any time

•Lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)

 

To exercise your rights, contact:

barry@barryhendersonphotography.co.uk

 

9. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track anonymised visitor data via tools like Google Analytics. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

 

10. Links to Third Parties

Our website and social media profiles may include links to external sites (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, print services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.

 

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data:

barry@barryhendersonphotography.co.uk

Cumbria, United Kingdom