Privacy Policy

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a major change to data privacy protection laws in the European Union (EU). It is designed to ensure data privacy and increase control of personal data for EU residents. It becomes effective May 25, 2018. Below it is explained how I collect data, why it is collected and who I share data with within the business.

1.      What information is being collected?

1.1 – I collect a variety of information before, during and after you book with Celine Hare Photography and use any of our services. This includes:
• Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) placing an order with me.
• Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) using my services.
• Names (and in some cases ages and gender) of all participants of a photo shoot.
• Details and notes taken throughout a photo session or service provided to help me remember conversations during and details of your session.
1.2 – If you email me or send me messages via social media, these messages are stored within my email system or social media accounts. These messages are stored for as long as practicable to allow me to provide you with better future services.

2.      Who is collecting the data?

2.1 – This data is being collected by Celine Hare Photography 

3.      How is it being collected?

3.1 – The majority of my data is collected directly from you. Whether you fill out a form for me online, or tell me face to face, via the telephone, via e-mail or message.
3.2 – In some cases, data may be given to me by a third party. This includes if somebody purchases a voucher for you – they will usually give us your name and details to allow me to process their order, and provide my service to you.

4.      Why is it being collected?

4.1 – Most of the data I collect is solely for the purpose of providing you with a service you have ordered, or had ordered for you.
4.2 – Some of the data I collect is to help provide you with a better customer service experience.
4.3 – I am required by law to collect and store certain information relating to any order you place with me.

5.      How will it be used?

5.1 – Data I collect will be used by Celine Hare Photography to enable me to provide our services and products to you.
5.2 – Contact data (email addresses) may be used to send you direct offers from Celine Hare Photography about upcoming promotions or newsletters. These can be unsubscribed from at any time.
5.3 – Celine Hare Photography may internally analyse data for business and forecast purposes.
5.4 – Celine Hare Photography has a legitimate interest in using images taken in relation to your booking and may use these images (upon client’s expressed consent) in the following ways
• On social media for promotion & advertising purposes
• On our website for promotion & advertising purposes
• For marketing materials (business stationary, flyers, business cards etc)
• For publications/print

6.      Who will it be shared with?

6.1 – I take your privacy very seriously. I do not sell your data to third party organisations. There are a few scenarios where some of your data may be shared with third parties to allow us to provide our services to you. These include:

• Delivery and postage service providers to allow me to send you documentation and orders you have placed. (Information shared includes Name, Address and in some case email address / mobile number)
• Manufacturers (our printing labs) if I am sending an order directly to you from a lab. (Information shared includes Name, Address and in some cases email address / mobile number)
• Cloud back up server crash plan for small businesses based in the US.
• Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements – we will provide data to law enforcement agencies if issued with a court order to do so.

7.      How will this affect you?

7.1 – I collect, store and process your data in such a way that should have no negative effect on you as an individual.

8.      How long is the data stored?

8.1 – Most data I collect is stored indefinitely. This is to allow me to provide a better service to you as a customer in the event that you contact us again in the future.
8.2 – I am legally obliged to store some data for a minimum amount of time, for example sale order records, payment records etc.

9.      Access to stored data.

9.1 – If you have any questions about data I hold about you, please feel free to contact me.
9.2 – You may request a copy of any data I store about you – and I will comply with any requests as per the guidance of the Information Commissioner’s Office.

10.   More information.

10.1 – If you would like any clarification on how I collect, store or process your data – please contact me directly.
10.2 – If you would like further information on the legal guidelines I operate within, or have any concerns about how I use your data, please check the ICO’s website at https://ico.org.uk

11.   Our Details

11.1 – This business is owned and operated by Celine Hare trading as Celine Hare Photography.
11.2 – My principal place of business is at: 18 Gilpin Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 5NR or location based or within clients homes. You can contact me by email to Celine@celineharephotography.com