Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16/12/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how I handle information in connection with my work as a freelance photographer.

I am committed to respecting privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU GDPR, and similar legislation where relevant.

2. Who I Am

I operate as an independent freelance photographer trading as:

Bokeh Photography
Contact Email: Paul@bokeh-photography.com
Website: https://bokeh-photography.com

3. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to:

  • Visitors to my website
  • Clients and prospective clients
  • Any individuals whose information may be referenced in connection with my photographic services

4. Personal Data I Collect

I do not collect, store, or retain personal data belonging to clients or third parties, except where such information is:

  • Freely and publicly available, for example on a client’s own website or public business listings, and
  • Accessed only as necessary to provide agreed photographic services.

I do not request or hold personal information such as:

  • Private addresses
  • Personal phone numbers
  • Personal email addresses
  • Identification documents
  • Payment card information

5. Use of Publicly Available Information

Any publicly available information I may view or reference (such as business names, branding materials, or published contact details) is used solely for:

  • Identifying the client or project
  • Communicating in relation to professional services
  • Delivering contracted photographic work

This information is not copied, stored in databases, or used for marketing or profiling purposes.

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Where applicable under data protection laws, my lawful basis for accessing publicly available information is:

  • Legitimate interests, limited strictly to conducting my freelance business, and/or
  • Contractual necessity, where such access is required to fulfil a service agreement.

7. Data Storage and Retention

I do not retain personal data.

As a result:

  • No personal data is stored digitally or physically
  • No formal data retention period applies

8. Data Sharing

I do not sell, share, or disclose personal data to third parties.

Any third-party services used in operating my website or email (such as hosting providers) process data independently and are governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Data Security

Because I do not store personal data, the risk of data misuse is minimal. I nevertheless take reasonable steps to maintain secure systems and devices used for professional purposes.

10. Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, individuals may have rights including:

  • The right to access personal data
  • The right to rectification
  • The right to erasure
  • The right to restrict or object to processing

As I do not hold personal data, these rights will generally not apply in practice. However, privacy-related concerns may still be raised using the contact details below.

11. External Links

My website may include links to external websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. The most current version will always be published on my website.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or my privacy practices, please contact:

[Your Trading Name]
Email: [paul@bokeh-photography.com]
Website: [https://bokeh-photography.com]