Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Mike Lister Photography ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://mikelisterphotography.co.uk. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller: Mike Lister
Contact: web@mikelisterphotography.co.uk
Phone: 07815141779

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process:

• Contact Data: Name, email, phone number when you inquire or book
• Event Details: Wedding dates, venues, family members' names
• Payment Data: Billing address (we don't store card details)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site
• Marketing Data: Preferences for receiving communications

3. How We Use Your Data

We only use your data for:

• Providing and managing your photography services
• Processing payments and contracts
• Sending service communications (e.g., delivery updates)
• Improving our website and services
• Marketing (only with explicit consent)
• Legal compliance (e.g., tax records)

Legal Basis: We process data under contract performance, legitimate interest, or your consent.

4. Data Sharing

We only share data with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, album manufacturers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law
• Business Transfers: If we sell or merge our business

We never sell your data to third parties.

5. International Transfers

Your data is primarily processed in the UK. For any international transfers (e.g., cloud storage), we use GDPR-compliant safeguards.

6. Data Security

We implement:

• SSL encryption on our website
• Password-protected systems
• Regular software updates
• Secure file transfer methods

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Client contracts: 7 years for tax purposes
• Images: As specified in your contract (typically 1-2 years)
• Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise these rights, contact us at web@mikelisterphotography.co.uk.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (with consent). You can manage preferences via our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites (e.g., wedding venues). We're not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The current version will always be posted here with the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions: