PRIVACY NOTICE

Charles Sturge | Corporate Photographer Limited

1. Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how Corporate Photographer Limited uses personal data in connection with its website and related enquiries.

It is intended to be clear, proportionate and consistent with professional practice and applicable data protection law, including UK GDPR.

2. Who We Are

Corporate Photographer Limited is a professional photography company based in the United Kingdom.

For the purposes of this Privacy Notice, Corporate Photographer Limited acts as a data controller in relation to personal data collected through its website and general business operations.

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• name and contact details (such as email address and telephone number)
• enquiry details and project information
• communications and correspondence
• technical data relating to website use (such as IP address, browser type and usage patterns)

4. How We Collect Personal Data

Personal data is collected through:

• website contact forms
• direct email or telephone enquiries
• cookies and analytics tools
• embedded content and third-party services

5. How We Use Personal Data

We use personal data to:

• respond to enquiries and provide quotations
• manage and administer projects
• communicate with clients and prospective clients
• improve website performance and user experience
• maintain appropriate business records

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases:

• Legitimate interests: to operate and develop our business, respond to enquiries and provide professional services
• Contract: where processing is necessary to enter into or perform a contract
• Legal obligation: where required to comply with applicable law

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, analytics and embedded content.

These may include services provided by third parties such as:

• Google (analytics and embedded services)
• Hotjar (user behaviour insights)
• YouTube and Vimeo (embedded video content)
• Google Maps (location services)

Where required, cookie consent mechanisms are used.

8. Sharing Personal Data

Personal data may be shared with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the business. These may include:

• website hosting and email providers
• customer relationship management systems
• analytics and performance tools

All providers are subject to appropriate contractual safeguards.

9. International Transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied, which may include:

• UK adequacy regulations
• Standard Contractual Clauses (including the UK Addendum)

10. Data Retention

Personal data is retained on a purpose-based basis:

• enquiry data is retained for as long as necessary to respond and follow up
• client data is retained for the duration of the relationship and for a reasonable period afterwards
• records may be retained longer where required for legal, accounting or business purposes

Data is periodically reviewed to ensure it remains appropriate to retain.

11. Data Subject Rights

Individuals have rights under UK GDPR, including the right to:

• access their personal data
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request erasure where appropriate
• object to processing based on legitimate interests
• request restriction of processing

Requests can be made using the contact details below. We aim to respond within one month.

12. Data Security

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are in place to protect personal data, including controlled access and secure systems.

13. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Notice or the handling of personal data, please contact:
Corporate Photographer Limited
Email: [insert email address]

14. Updates

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices.