Privacy Policy

Alan Young Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection laws including the UK GDPR.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Information you provide directly: your name, email address, phone number (if supplied), messages sent through contact forms, print order details, and newsletter sign-ups (if enabled).
• Automatically collected information when you visit the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and analytics data collected through cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries sent through contact forms
• Process print orders and provide customer support
• Send updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Maintain security and prevent misuse of the website

We never sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal bases:
• Consent – when you voluntarily submit information or subscribe to updates
• Contract – to process and deliver print orders or respond to service requests
• Legitimate interest – for improving our services, analytics, and security

4. How Your Information Is Stored

Our website is built and hosted on Wix, which securely stores data on its servers in compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and international privacy standards.
Your information is kept only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data only with:

• Service providers that support website operations (Wix, email services, analytics tools)
• Payment processors (if online payments are enabled)
• Delivery or printing partners, solely for fulfilling print orders

We do not share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to support website functionality, visitor analytics and performance tracking.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
If enabled in Wix, a cookie banner will appear on your first visit.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain types of data processing
• Request a copy of your information in a transferable format

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

Alan Young Photography
Email: info@alanyoungphotography.co.uk
Website: www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, enhance user experience and analyse how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the website function correctly and provide certain features.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies – Required for the website to operate securely and correctly. These cannot be disabled as they enable core functions such as page loading and navigation.

• Analytics cookies – Used to understand how visitors interact with the website, including pages visited, time spent on the site and general usage patterns. This information is anonymous and helps us improve site performance.

• Functional cookies – Used to remember preferences such as device type or display settings. These help improve your browsing experience.

We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your consent, and we do not use advertising or tracking cookies unless you choose to enable them through third-party tools.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website performance or functionality.

If a cookie banner is displayed on your first visit, continuing to use the website indicates your agreement to the use of cookies as described in this policy.