Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

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James Harding Photography (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you may provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, your rights, and how we safeguard your information in accordance with the UK GDPR and other applicable privacy laws.

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By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. What Information We Collect

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We collect only the minimal data necessary to operate our website and respond to your enquiries.

Information you voluntarily provide may include your name, email address, telephone number, or any other information you include in the message when using our contact forms. These details are only collected if voluntarily provided.

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We do not require personal information to browse our website.

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We may also collect general geographic location (such as country and region), device type (such as desktop or mobile), and information about pages visited and duration of visit. This information is aggregated and anonymised.

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We DO NOT collect IP addresses, cookies that track personal behaviour, or any data that can directly identify you unless you choose to provide it.

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3. Use of Cookies

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We use essential cookies only. These help our website function correctly and may provide basic insights such as language preferences or session maintenance.

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We do not use advertising cookies, behavioural tracking cookies, or third-party cookies for analytics or marketing.

You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

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4. How We Use Your Information

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We use your information solely to respond to enquiries and messages submitted via our contact forms, to operate, maintain, and improve the website and its user experience, and to understand visitor trends at a high level (such as by country), which helps us optimise the content.

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We do not use your information for marketing without consent, automated decision-making or profiling, or for selling or sharing with third parties.

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5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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We do not share, sell, lease, or distribute your personal data to third parties.

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In rare cases, we may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as a court order or law enforcement enquiry.

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6. Data Storage and Security

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Your data is stored securely using modern technical and organisational measures. We limit access to personal data to only those who need it for legitimate business purposes.

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We encrypt and protect communication channels via HTTPS, restrict access to sensitive data, and store form submissions securely.

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7. Your Rights

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Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data, request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten), object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances, and withdraw consent where applicable.

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To exercise your rights or for any privacy-related concerns, please contact us using the contact form on our website or via email at jameshardingbusiness@gmail.com

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We will respond to all requests within one calendar month as required by law.

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8. Third-Party Links

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or portfolio hosting tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

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We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.

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9. Children’s Privacy

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Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly.

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We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

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11. Contact Us

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If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please get in touch via the contact form on our website or by email at jameshardingbusiness@gmail.com.