PRIVACY POLICY | mark-appleton

Looking after your personal data is very important to me. The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR for short comes into action on the 25th of May 2018 and is designed to give you more control over how your data is used. I want you to feel secure when providing your information to Mark Appleton Photography and this Privacy Policy is intended to inform you about the type(s) of information I gather and how I use it.

HOW I USE COOKIES

As of May 2018 new regulations require every website within the EU to disclose how your data is managed. This includes the data that is automatically collected by the cookies that are used by this website.

'Cookies usually don't contain much information except for the url of the website that created the cookie, the duration of the cookie's abilities and effects, and a random number. Due to the little amount of information a cookie contains, it usually cannot be used to reveal your identity or personally identifying information.' http://www.allaboutcookies.org/cookies/

This site uses two different types of cookies. You can find further details below.

A “session” cookie is temporary and is deleted once you close your browser.
A “persistent” cookie is more permanent and is stored on the hard drive of your computer. Persistent cookies are used to customize a website for a user. They may store passwords, preferences, registration and account information so that users do not have to re-enter this information each time they visit the website.

PERSONAL DATA

Mark Appleton Photography may collect the following types of information when you use this website.

Information you provide directly, including personally identifiable information, when you complete an online registration form for competitions, newsletter signup, etc. or submit an enquiry via email.
Information you provide directly, including personally identifiable information, by purchasing items from Mark Appleton Photography.
Usage data, collected via Google Analytics, such as IP address, web browser type/version, operating system and website visit information such as date, time and pages viewed.
Click-through information related to Mark Appleton Photography emails, social media pages and advertisements.
If you purchase from Mark Appleton Photography I will store your name, and any other details you gave to me, plus purchase history. I am the only person who accesses these details and any hard copies are kept locked in a filing cabinet.
I do not collect / hold payment details.

Mark Appleton Photography may use data to:

Measure the website’s performance and activity as well as improve the website’s design and functionality.

Mark Appleton Photography will use your personal information, such as name, company, and email or other address, to communicate promotions and general announcements. This information may also be used to provide the products purchased, respond to enquiries and/or provide additional information regarding Mark Appleton Photography products. If you do not wish to receive future promotional information and material from Mark Appleton Photography, you are offered the option to opt-out of upcoming communications.

Mark Appleton Photography respects your privacy and will never sell or provide your information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Under GDPR, you have the right to access and amend any of their personal data that I hold about you. You are entitled to view, amend, or delete the personal information that I hold. Email your request to mark@markappletondesign.co.uk.