Privacy Policy
How we protect your data and respect your privacy
Welcome
At Cornwall Wedding Photography, we're not just passionate about capturing your special moments - we're equally committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your personal information in accordance with UK data protection laws.
Who We Are
Cornwall Wedding Photography ("we", "us", or "our") operates this website to provide premium wedding photography services across Cornwall. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Contact Information
- 📸 Data Controller: Mike Lister
- 📧 Email: hello@cornwallweddingphotography.com
- 📞 Phone: 07815141779
- 🌐 Website: https://cornwallweddingphotography.com
Information We Collect
When you inquire about our services or book us for your wedding, we may collect:
Contact & Event Details
- • Names, email addresses, phone numbers
- • Wedding dates, venues, and locations
- • Wedding party and family member names
- • Your wedding story and preferences
Technical & Usage Data
- • IP address and browser type
- • Pages visited and time spent
- • How you found our website
- • Contact form submissions
Important Note
We never store credit/debit card details. All payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (Stripe/PayPal) in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
How We Use Your Data
We use your information only for legitimate business purposes:
Service Delivery
Providing photography services and managing your booking
Communication
Pre-wedding consultations and day-of coordination
Product Delivery
Delivering albums, prints, and digital galleries
Website Improvement
Analysing usage to improve our services
Legal Basis
We process your data under: Contract performance (to provide services), Legitimate interest (to improve our business), and Your consent (for marketing communications, which you can withdraw anytime).
Data Sharing & Protection
We Only Share With:
Service Providers
Secure payment processors, professional album printers, and gallery hosting platforms
Legal Requirements
When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Our Promise
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties for marketing purposes.
For international data transfers (e.g., cloud storage), we use GDPR-compliant safeguards and only work with providers who meet UK data protection standards.
Data Security
We take data security seriously with multiple layers of protection:
SSL Encryption
All website data is encrypted in transit
Secure Storage
Password-protected systems with 2FA
Regular Updates
Systems kept current with security patches
Secure Backups
Encrypted backups of client data
Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary:
Client Contracts & Invoices
Retained for legal and tax compliance purposes
Wedding Images
Typically retained as specified in your photography contract
Marketing Data
Kept until consent is withdrawn or you unsubscribe
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have important rights:
Access & Correction
Request a copy of your data or ask us to correct it
Deletion & Restriction
Ask us to delete or restrict processing of your data
Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Object & Withdraw
Object to processing or withdraw consent anytime
How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact us at hello@cornwallweddingphotography.com or call 07815141779. We'll respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) , the UK's data protection regulator.
Cookies & Third-Party Links
Cookies
We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies (with your consent) to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage your preferences via our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to Cornwall wedding venues, suppliers, and other relevant websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices.
This policy was last updated on May 28, 2026. We may update it periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.