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HJC Photography - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 18/06/2025
HJC Photography ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our services or interact with us.

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1. Who We Are

Business Name: HJC Photography
Contact Email: holly.hjcphotography@gmail.com
Location: Cornwall Based

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2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information from you:

  • Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, delivery address

  • Order details: Product preferences, notes products

  • Payment information: While payments are processed through third-party providers (e.g., PayPal), we do not store your card details

  • Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (through cookies or analytics tools)

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3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To fulfill your order or booking

  • To deliver photo products (e.g., slates, metal panels, photo blocks)

  • To communicate with you regarding your order, or enquiry

  • To send invoices, receipts, or delivery updates

  • To maintain our records for legal or tax compliance

  • With your consent, to use photos for marketing and portfolio purposes (e.g., website or social media)

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information under the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual obligation: When we need your data to deliver a product or service

  • Legitimate interest: For day-to-day operations (e.g., business recordkeeping)

  • Consent: For optional uses like photo sharing or marketing

  • Legal obligation: For tax and accounting compliance

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5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with:

  • Print labs or delivery companies for order fulfillment

  • Payment processors for secure transactions

  • Professional service providers (e.g., accountants or IT support) who help us run our business securely and legally

All third parties we work with are required to comply with data protection laws.

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6. Storing and Securing Your Information

We take appropriate steps to protect your data:

  • Files are stored securely using password-protected systems and, where applicable, encrypted cloud services

  • Physical storage (e.g., backup drives) is kept in secure, access-controlled areas

  • We retain customer data for up to 7 years, in line with UK tax and accounting regulations

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7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data (unless required for legal reasons)

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent (e.g., marketing or image sharing)

  • Object to or restrict processing in certain cases

To exercise these rights, contact us at holly.hjcphotography@gmail.com.

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8. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to:

  • Monitor website performance

  • Understand user behaviour to improve user experience

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about how we handle your data, please contact:

HJC Photography
📧 Email: holly.hjcphotography@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.hjcphotography.co.uk/

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