Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Chris Smith Photography – Wedding Photography Enquiries
Effective Date: 8th August 2025
At Chris Smith Photography, I take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you submit an enquiry for wedding photography services.
1. Data Controller
Chris Smith Photography
15 Hillcrest Avenue, DE55 6DR
chris@chrissmithphotos.co.uk
01773 292036
We are the data controller for the information you provide.
2. Information We Collect
When you submit an enquiry, we may collect:
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Your full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Wedding date and venue
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Any additional details you provide about your wedding photography requirements
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to:
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Respond to your enquiry and provide a quote for wedding photography services
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Communicate with you regarding your wedding photography needs
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Keep a record of your enquiry for administrative purposes
We will not sell, share, or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on your consent when you submit an enquiry, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your information only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. If you do not hire us, your information will be deleted after [e.g., 12 months], unless you consent to us keeping it for future offers or communications.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Request access to the information we hold about you
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Request correction of any inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Object to or restrict our processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@chrissmithphotos.co.uk
7. How We Protect Your Data
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
8. Third-Party Services
If we use third-party services (e.g., email providers) to respond to enquiries, we ensure they comply with UK GDPR standards.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the “Effective Date” will be updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Chris Smith Photography
chris@chrissmithphotos.co.uk
01773 292036
