At Blake Hillam Photography, your privacy is of the utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit my website blakehillamphoto.co.uk or engage with my services. By using the website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information I Collect
I collect both personal and non-personal information when you interact with my website. This includes:
- Personal Information: Information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details you may provide when filling out forms on the website (e.g., contact forms, booking forms).
- Non-Personal Information: Information that does not identify you personally, including details about your use of the website, such as IP address, browser type, referring website, and actions taken on the website. This information is gathered automatically using tools like cookies and analytics services.
2. How I Use Your Information
- To Provide Services: Your personal information is used to provide photography services and respond to inquiries.
- To Improve Website Experience: I use non-personal information to analyze website usage and enhance the user experience. This helps me optimize the website’s design, content, and functionality.
- To Communicate: I may use your email to respond to inquiries, confirm bookings, or send important updates related to the services you’ve requested.
3. Metricool and Website Usage Information
The Metricool WordPress Plugin is used on my website to collect website usage data and provide insights into how visitors interact with the site. This includes:
- Tracking Website Visitors: Metricool tracks data such as page views, time spent on the site, traffic sources, and geographic location. This helps me understand user behavior and improve the website’s performance.
- Analytics: Metricool provides analytics reports that help me understand the effectiveness of my content and marketing strategies, including social media engagement.
- Cookies: Metricool uses cookies to collect information about your interactions with the website, including browsing history and usage patterns.
By using the website, you consent to the collection of this data by Metricool in accordance with its privacy practices. For more information, you can refer to Metricool’s privacy policy here.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
To enhance your experience on the website, I use cookies and other tracking technologies, including those provided by Metricool. Cookies are small files that are stored on your device to track usage and personalize your experience.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
5. How I Protect Your Information
I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Sharing Your Information
I do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in running the website or providing photography services, such as payment processors or email service providers. These providers are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the services they perform on my behalf.
- Legal Compliance: I may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information I hold about you. You may also object to the processing of your data or request its portability. To exercise these rights, please contact me at contact@blakehillamphoto.co.uk.
If you no longer wish to receive communications from me, you can unsubscribe from email lists by following the instructions provided in each email.
8. Third-Party Websites
My website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. I encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
My website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I become aware that a child has provided personal data, I will take steps to remove such information from my records.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be updated accordingly. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I collect and use your data.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact me at: