Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mild Stone Garden Photography ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.Mild Stone Garden.com), use our services, or communicate with us.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out forms on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Request information about our services
• Book a photography session
• Contact us by email, phone, or through our contact form

This information may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address
• Payment information
• Details about your event or photography needs
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage. This information may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Time and date of your visit
• Pages you viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Other browsing statistics

This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. For more information about our use of cookies, please see Section 6 below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process and fulfill your requests or orders
• Communicate with you about your inquiries, bookings, or services
• Send you marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional materials
• Personalize your experience on our website
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our website
• Prevent fraudulent activities and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• For any other purpose with your consent

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

4.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.4 Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Mild Stone Garden Photography, our customers, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when we have your consent to do so.

5. Data Retention

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. We will also retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and to hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Analytical/performance cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it.
• Functionality cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
• Targeting cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

7. Third-Party Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party service providers to monitor and analyze the use of our website and to display advertisements.

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.

7.2 Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to understand the actions people take on our website. You can learn more about how Facebook uses your data in their Privacy Policy at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal information.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, under certain conditions.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12 below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe that a child under 16 has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

10. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Mild Stone Garden Photography
27 Holmes Causeway
New Jamie S66 8JW
Phone: +442003696215
Email: [email protected]