Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Rural and Outdoor (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide on our website. By accessing and using our website, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of your personal information. We comply with all applicable data protection laws in the United Kingdom, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

 

  1. Information We Collect

 

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Usage Data: We may also collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, pages visited, and other similar data.

1.3 Photos and Videos: As a photography and content-creation business, we may take and use photos and videos of our clients for the purposes of creating and delivering high-quality visual content. This may include capturing images and footage during photoshoots, events, or creative projects. These photos and videos may be used for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media platforms, portfolios, and marketing materials.

 

  1. Use of Personal Information

 

2.1 We may use the personal information you provide to us for the following purposes:

  • – To provide and maintain our photography and content-creation services, including scheduling appointments, delivering completed work, and communicating with clients.
  • – To personalize your experience on our website and showcase our portfolio of work.
  • – To send you promotional materials, newsletters, and other communications, subject to your consent.
  • – To conduct market research, data analysis, and statistical studies to enhance our offerings and understand our client base.
  • – To comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms of service, and protect our rights and the rights of others.
  • – To use photos and videos of clients for promotional purposes, provided we have obtained appropriate consent.

2.2 We will only process your personal information when we have a lawful basis to do so, such as your consent, contractual necessity, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests.

 

  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure

 

3.1 We may share your personal information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

  • – Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies or individuals to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and customer support. These service providers will have access to your personal information only as necessary to fulfill their obligations to us and are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.
  • – Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, the safety of our users, or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal request.

  • –  Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy rights in such transactions.

3.2 We may share photos and videos of clients with your explicit consent. This may include sharing them on our website, social media platforms, portfolios, and marketing materials to showcase the quality and creativity of our work.

3.3 We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information, including photos and videos, to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

 

  1. Data Retention

 

4.1 We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

4.2 If you have provided your consent for receiving marketing communications, we will retain your contact information until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.

 

  1. Your Rights

 

5.1 You have certain rights concerning your personal information, which may include the right to access, correct, update, or delete your information. You may also have the right to restrict or object to certain processing activities or request data portability.

5.2 If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

 

  1. Security Measures

 

6.1 We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy

 

7.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or through other appropriate communication channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

 

  1. Contact Us

 

8.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the following details:

Rural and Outdoor

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +4401824703121