Privacy Policy

**Privacy Policy for www.JohnPetersPhotography.co.uk**

**Effective Date:** 11th August 2024

At WWW.JohnPetersPhotography.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

**1. Information We Collect**

- **Personal Information:** We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on our site, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a form, or interact with us in other ways. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.
 
- **Non-Personal Information:** We may also collect non-personal information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages viewed, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us understand how our website is used and how we can improve it.

**2. Use of Information**

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

- **To Provide and Improve Our Services:** We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve our website, ensuring that it meets your needs.
 
- **To Communicate With You:** We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, updates, or other promotional materials that you have opted to receive.

- **To Personalise Your Experience:** We may use your information to understand your preferences and tailor our content and offerings to better suit your interests.

- **To Ensure Security:** We use your information to monitor and enhance the security of our website, protecting it against fraud, unauthorized access, and other illegal activities.

**3. Sharing of Information**

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

- **Service Providers:** We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or safeguard the safety of our users and the public.

- **Business Transfers:** In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

**4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site’s or service provider's systems to recognize your browser and capture certain information.

- **Types of Cookies We Use:**
  - **Essential Cookies:** Necessary for the basic functioning of the website.
  - **Analytical Cookies:** Help us understand how visitors interact with the website.
  - **Marketing Cookies:** Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant ads.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

**5. Data Security**

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

**6. Your Rights**

You have the right to:

- **Access and Correction:** Request access to your personal information and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- **Deletion:** Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
- **Opt-Out:** Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- **Cookies Management:** Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

**7. Third-Party Links**

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

**8. Children’s Privacy**

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will take steps to delete it.

**9. Changes to This Privacy Policy**

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

**10. Contact Us**

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us using the form on the homepage.


By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of information as described above.