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Privacy Policy – Peter Cade Photography & Videography Devon & Cornwall

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or contact us through the available forms.
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  1. Who we are

This website is owned and operated by an independent photographer and videographer based in England.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us using the contact form available on this website.

  1. What personal data we collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through forms on this website.

Contact form
When you use the contact form, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Message content

This form is used for:

  • general enquiries

  • booking or discussing photography or videography services

  • complaints or other communications

Review form
When you submit a review, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Job title or role

  • Email address

  • Review message

Email addresses provided in the review form are not displayed publicly and are used only for verification or follow-up if required.

  1. How we use your data

Personal data is used strictly for legitimate and expected purposes, including:

  • responding to enquiries and messages

  • communicating with clients or potential clients

  • arranging and delivering photography or videography services

  • managing and moderating reviews

  • handling complaints or legal requests

We do not use personal data for newsletters, mailing lists, automated marketing, or advertising.

  1. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • your consent, when you submit a form

  • the necessity to take steps prior to entering into a contract or to provide services

  • our legitimate interests in operating a professional photography and videography business

  1. Data storage and retention

Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.

We do not retain contact or review data indefinitely.
Data can be deleted earlier upon request, unless we are legally required to retain it.

  1. Data sharing and third parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

However, data may be processed by essential service providers, such as:

  • website hosting providers

  • email service providers

  • server and infrastructure providers

These providers process data only to the extent necessary and in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.

  1. Embedded YouTube videos

This website includes embedded videos hosted on YouTube.

When you view embedded YouTube content, YouTube (Google) may collect certain technical data such as IP address, cookies, and device information, in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

We do not control how YouTube collects or processes this data.

You can review Google’s Privacy Policy here: Google Privacy Policy link

  1. Cookies

This website uses essential cookies only, which are required for the basic functionality and proper operation of the site.

We do not use:

  • Google Analytics

  • tracking or profiling cookies

  • advertising or marketing cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

  1. Data security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

  • unauthorised access

  • loss or destruction

  • misuse or alteration

Please note that no method of data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  1. Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • request access to your personal data

  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • request deletion of your personal data

  • request restriction of processing

  • object to the processing of your data

  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

You can exercise your rights by contacting us via the contact form on this website.

ICO website: [ICO link]

  1. Requests to delete data

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

Requests will be handled within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with UK GDPR, unless retention is required by law.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page, and the updated date will be shown at the top.