Privacy Policy
Last updated: 06/10/2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, store, and use any personal information provided by clients or visitors to my website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), where applicable. I take your privacy seriously and handle all personal information lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
2. Data Controller
Name: Danielle Heron-Farey, Three Little Lights Photography
Email: threelittlelights@outlook.com
I am the data controller responsible for any personal data you provide.
3. What Personal Data I Collect
I may collect and store the following information:
• Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address (when you contact me or book a service)
• Details relevant to your photography booking or enquiry (e.g., event dates, locations)
• Any correspondence or notes related to your project
4. How I Store and Protect Your Data
All personal information is stored confidentially and securely:
• Digitally on my work laptop, which is password-protected and used only by me
• Physically in my business diaries or records, kept in a secure location I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your data safe and to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
5. How I Use Your Data
I only use your personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
• Communicating with you about your enquiry, booking, or project
• Issuing invoices, receipts, or contracts
• Maintaining business records for accounting or legal purposes
6. Sharing of Data
I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. Your data will only be shared when absolutely necessary to provide my services or meet legal obligations.
6.1 Specific Scenarios Where Limited Data May Be Shared
We take your privacy very seriously. We do not sell your data to third-party organisations. There are a few scenarios where some of your data may be shared with third parties to allow us to provide our services to you. These include:
• Delivery and Postage Service Providers – to allow us to send you documentation or orders you have placed. (Information shared includes: Name, Address, and in some cases Email Address / Mobile Number.)
• Manufacturers (Printing Labs) – if we are sending an order directly to you from a lab. (Information shared includes: Name, Address, and in some cases Email Address / Mobile Number.)
• Law Enforcement and Legal Requirements – we will provide data to law enforcement agencies if issued with a court order to do so.
7. How Long Is the Data Stored?
7.1 Most data we collect is stored indefinitely. This allows us to provide a better service to you as a customer in the event that you contact us again in the future.
7.2 We are legally obliged to store some data for a minimum period of time — for example, sales order records, payment records, and tax-related documentation — to comply with accounting and legal requirements.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access a copy of the personal data I hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent) To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at threelittlelights@outlook.com.
9. Cookies and Website Analytics
This website may use minimal cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality or understand visitor behaviour. No personally identifiable information is collected without your consent. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
10. Data Protection Fee
As required by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), I am registered and pay the annual data protection fee for businesses that handle personal information. More details about the ICO and data protection can be found at https://ico.org.uk.
11. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact me at: threelittlelights@outlook.com