Privacy Policy
Last updated: 26/03/2026
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by:
Shadab Sayed
trading name
ESPhotography26
Email: info@esphotography26.co.uk
Phone: 07510913605
Address: available upon request
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
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2. What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
• Contact details: Name, email address, phone number
• Booking information: Event details, location, preferences
• Payment information: (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Images/photographs: Where you are identifiable in photos
• Website usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies)
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Provide photography services
• Manage bookings and contracts
• Deliver images and galleries
• Process payments
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
• Contract: To fulfil photography bookings
• Consent: For marketing emails and use of images (where required)
• Legitimate interests: To run and improve our business
• Legal obligation: For tax and accounting purposes
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5. How We Store Your Data
Your data is securely stored using:
• Password-protected systems
• Secure cloud storage providers
• Encrypted galleries (where applicable)
We retain data only as long as necessary:
• Client data: up to [e.g. 6 years for tax purposes]
• Images: [e.g. 1–3 years unless agreed otherwise]
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6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
• Online gallery providers (Pixieset, ShootProof)
• IT and website service providers
We do not sell your personal data.
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7. Use of Photographs
We may use images for:
• Portfolio (website, social media)
• Marketing and promotion
Where required, we will obtain your consent, especially for private events or sensitive situations.
You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
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8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@esphotography26.co.uk
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9. Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Improve website functionality
• Analyse website traffic
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
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10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies.
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11. How to Complain
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can contact:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
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12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page.
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