{"id":115,"date":"2026-05-31T19:49:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theuncommonwitnessphotography.co.uk\/?page_id=115"},"modified":"2026-06-24T21:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T21:03:59","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theuncommonwitnessphotography.co.uk\/?page_id=115","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"115\" class=\"elementor elementor-115\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0e5424 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b0e5424\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98fe107 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98fe107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Privacy Policy<\/h2><p>The Uncommon Witness Photography<br \/>Email: theuncommonwitnessphotography@gmail.com<br \/>Telephone: 07368937270<br \/>Website: www.theuncommonwitnessphotography.co.uk<\/p><p>Effective Date: 01.06.2026<\/p><p>1. Introduction<\/p><p>The Uncommon Witness Photography (&#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.<\/p><p>This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, contact us, book our photography services, or otherwise interact with us.<\/p><p>We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.<\/p><p>2. Data Controller<\/p><p>For the purposes of UK data protection law, The Uncommon Witness Photography is the data controller responsible for your personal information.<\/p><p>Contact Details<\/p><p>The Uncommon Witness Photography<br \/>Email: theuncommonwitnessphotography@gmail.com<br \/>Telephone: 07368937270<br \/>Website: www.theuncommonwitnessphotography.co.uk<\/p><p>3. Information We Collect<br \/>Information You Provide<\/p><p>We may collect and process the following personal information:<\/p><p>Name<br \/>Email address<br \/>Telephone number<br \/>Postal address<br \/>Event or session details<br \/>Billing and payment information<br \/>Information contained in correspondence with us<br \/>Photographic Images<\/p><p>As part of providing photography services, we collect, create, edit, store, and deliver photographic images that may identify individuals.<\/p><p>Website Usage Information<\/p><p>When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:<\/p><p>IP address<br \/>Browser type and version<br \/>Device information<br \/>Date and time of access<br \/>Pages visited<br \/>Referring website addresses<\/p><p>This information is generally collected through cookies and analytics tools.<\/p><p>4. How We Use Your Personal Information<\/p><p>We use personal information to:<\/p><p>Respond to enquiries<br \/>Manage bookings and contracts<br \/>Deliver photography services<br \/>Process payments and invoices<br \/>Provide galleries and image delivery<br \/>Maintain business records<br \/>Improve our website and services<br \/>Comply with legal obligations<br \/>Market our services where we have consent or another lawful basis to do so<br \/>5. Lawful Bases for Processing<\/p><p>Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:<\/p><p>Contract<\/p><p>Where processing is necessary to provide photography services you have requested, including managing bookings, payments, and image delivery.<\/p><p>Legitimate Interests<\/p><p>Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including:<\/p><p>Managing and improving our services<br \/>Maintaining client records<br \/>Protecting our business from fraud or misuse<br \/>Promoting our business through portfolio work where appropriate<\/p><p>We always balance these interests against your rights and freedoms.<\/p><p>Consent<\/p><p>Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before:<\/p><p>Sending certain marketing communications<br \/>Using images for promotional purposes where consent is appropriate<br \/>Placing non-essential cookies on your device<\/p><p>You may withdraw consent at any time.<\/p><p>Legal Obligation<\/p><p>Where we are required to process personal data to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.<\/p><p>6. Use of Photographs<\/p><p>Photographs are created and processed as part of our contractual services.<\/p><p>Where photographs are used for promotional purposes, including:<\/p><p>Our website<br \/>Social media platforms<br \/>Printed marketing materials<br \/>Photography competitions<br \/>Publications<\/p><p>we will rely on an appropriate lawful basis, which may include consent where required.<\/p><p>If you have concerns about the use of your images, please contact us.<\/p><p>7. Sharing Your Information<\/p><p>We do not sell your personal information.<\/p><p>We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:<\/p><p>Website hosting providers<br \/>Online gallery providers<br \/>Cloud storage services<br \/>Payment processors<br \/>Accountants and professional advisers<br \/>IT support providers<\/p><p>These providers are required to process personal data securely and only for authorised purposes.<\/p><p>We may also disclose information where required by law or where necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.<\/p><p>8. International Transfers<\/p><p>Some of our service providers may store or process personal information outside the United Kingdom.<\/p><p>Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR, including:<\/p><p>UK adequacy regulations<br \/>International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)<br \/>Other approved safeguards<br \/>9. Data Retention<\/p><p>We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.<\/p><p>Retention periods may vary depending on:<\/p><p>The nature of the services provided<br \/>Legal, accounting, and tax requirements<br \/>Potential disputes or claims<\/p><p>Photographic images may be retained for archival purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.<\/p><p>10. Data Security<\/p><p>We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:<\/p><p>Unauthorised access<br \/>Accidental loss<br \/>Alteration<br \/>Disclosure<br \/>Destruction<\/p><p>While we take reasonable precautions, no internet-based system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p><p>11. Cookies<\/p><p>Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.<\/p><p>Cookies may include:<\/p><p>Essential website functionality cookies<br \/>Analytics cookies<br \/>Marketing cookies<\/p><p>Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.<\/p><p>You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.<\/p><p>12. Your Rights<\/p><p>Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:<\/p><p>Access your personal information<br \/>Request correction of inaccurate data<br \/>Request deletion of your personal data<br \/>Restrict processing<br \/>Object to processing<br \/>Request transfer of your data<br \/>Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent<\/p><p>To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.<\/p><p>13. Complaints<\/p><p>If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, we would appreciate the opportunity to address them first.<\/p><p>You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority:<\/p><p>Information Commissioner&#8217;s Office (ICO)<\/p><p>Website: https:\/\/ico.org.uk<\/p><p>14. Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/p><p>We may photograph children as part of family, event, or portrait sessions.<\/p><p>Where appropriate, consent will be obtained from a parent or legal guardian before photography services are provided.<\/p><p>15. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/p><p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices.<\/p><p>The latest version will always be available on our website and will include the effective date shown at the top of this document.<\/p><p>Last Updated: 01.06.2026<\/p><p>The Uncommon Witness Photography<br \/>Website: www.theuncommonwitnessphotography.co.uk<br \/>Email: theuncommonwitnessphotography@gmail.com<br \/>Telephone: 07368937270<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy The Uncommon Witness PhotographyEmail: theuncommonwitnessphotography@gmail.comTelephone: 07368937270Website: www.theuncommonwitnessphotography.co.uk Effective Date: 01.06.2026 1. Introduction The Uncommon Witness Photography (&#8220;we&#8221;, &#8220;us&#8221;, &#8220;our&#8221;) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. 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