Amateur Photographer Guide is a blogging site providing resources, tips, and inspiration for beginner photographers.
For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation (including the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, together the “Data Protection Laws”), the data controller is Amateur Photographer Guide (“we” or “us”).
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information and how you can exercise your rights.
When we refer to “personal information,” we mean information that identifies you or could be used to identify you.
Please read this policy carefully. Continued use of our website means you consent to the practices described herein.
We may update this policy from time to time and will notify you of any significant changes.
What does this privacy policy cover?
This policy only covers Amateur Photographer Guide’s use of your personal information. Other websites accessed via our site are not covered by this policy.
What personal information do we collect?
We collect:
- Information provided when contacting us, registering, subscribing to newsletters, or interacting with us
- Name, email address, phone number, address
- Survey responses or feedback you provide
- Website usage data (traffic logs, location information, etc.)
We will indicate when providing certain data is necessary to access specific services.
Information from other organizations
We may receive information about you from partner organizations or marketing agencies, under the understanding that appropriate consents have been obtained.
How do we use your personal information?
Lawful Basis:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests (e.g., running and promoting our services)
- Consent (especially for marketing communications)
Purposes:
- Delivering content and services
- Responding to your requests
- Improving our website
- Sending marketing communications (if consented)
Sharing your information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (bound by confidentiality)
- Group companies (if any)
- Prospective buyers in the case of a business sale
- Legal authorities when required
We do not sell your information.
Keeping your information secure
We use security technologies and procedures to protect your information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Despite our efforts, internet communications are not completely secure.
Where is your information stored?
Data is stored on secure servers located in the UK or EEA. Transfers outside the EEA are governed by legal safeguards.
How long do we retain your information?
- Contract-related data: retained for 7 years
- Marketing data: retained for 2 years from last contact
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Be informed about how your data is used
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent for marketing
Please get in touch if you wish to exercise your rights.