Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Glyn Parry Photo.
I am a professional photographer based in Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at:
Email: glynparryphoto@gmail.com
2. What Personal Data I Collect
I only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide. This may include:
Your name
Your email address
Your phone number (if provided)
Any information you include in a contact or enquiry message
If you purchase prints or services, this may also include billing and delivery details required to complete your order.
3. How Your Data Is Used
Your personal data is used only for legitimate purposes, including:
Responding to enquiries
Providing photography services
Arranging bookings, tuition, or photo tours
Processing orders for prints
Communicating with you about your enquiry or purchase
Your data is never sold, rented, or shared for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, I process personal data based on one or more of the following:
Your consent (when you submit a form or enquiry)
The need to perform a contract (providing services or fulfilling orders)
Legitimate interests (running and improving my business in a fair and reasonable way)
5. How Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms and services, including:
Website hosting and forms provided by Squarespace
Secure email systems
Payment processors (where applicable)
I take reasonable steps to protect your information and keep it secure.
6. Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services to function properly, such as:
Website hosting (Squarespace)
Payment providers (if you purchase prints or services)
Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, if enabled)
These services only receive the data necessary to perform their function and are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.
7. Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly
Understand how visitors use the site
Improve user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required, a cookie notice will be displayed.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access the personal data I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the email address above.
9. Data Retention
Personal data is kept only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or to comply with legal or accounting requirements.
10. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or how the website operates. The latest version will always be available on this page.