Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 May 2025
Business Name: Lumens & Grace Photography
Owner: Adrian Chiu

1. Introduction

Lumens & Grace Photography values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. Information Collected

We may collect:

  • Personal Information (e.g., name, email) through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.

  • Technical Data (e.g., browser type, IP address) via cookies and analytics tools.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We only process your data when one of the following legal bases applies:

  • You have given explicit consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up).

  • It's necessary for a contract or pre-contract communication (e.g., responding to inquiries).

  • We have a legitimate interest (e.g., improving our services and site performance).

4. How Information Is Used

Your data may be used to:

  • Respond to contact or service requests.

  • Improve website content and user experience.

  • Send newsletters or blog updates (if you’ve opted in).

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance site functionality and collect anonymous analytics.
Under PECR, we must obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies.
You can:

  • Accept or reject cookies using our cookie banner.

  • Adjust cookie settings through your browser at any time.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information.
Trusted third-party tools (e.g., analytics or email platforms) may process data according to their own GDPR-compliant policies.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you.

  • Correct or delete your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

8. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

9. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated as needed. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or would like to exercise your data rights, contact:
Adrian – Lumens & Grace Photography
Email: adrian.chiu@lumensandgracephotography.co.uk