Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Martin Miller Media (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit https://martinmillermedia.com/.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Martin Miller Media
Email: hello@martinmillermedia.com

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

a) Information you provide directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Any information submitted via contact forms or email

b) Automatically collected data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site

This data is typically collected via server logs or analytics tools

c) Client & project data

If you book our services:

Contact details
Booking information
Photographs and related media

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries
To provide photography services
To manage bookings and client relationships
To improve website performance and user experience
To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Consent (when you submit forms or opt-in)
Contract (when delivering services)
Legitimate interests (website functionality, security, communication)

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

Website hosting providers
Email service providers
Payment processors (if applicable)
Professional partners (e.g. print labs or assistants)

All third parties are required to respect your data and comply with GDPR.

7. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.

Cookies may include:

Essential cookies (site functionality)
Analytics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics, if used)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Enquiries: up to 12 months
Client data: as required for contractual and legal purposes
Images: retained for portfolio and business use unless requested otherwise

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: [your@email.com]

10. Photography & Image Use

As a photography business:

Images may be used for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes
Where required, consent will be obtained before publication
You may request removal of images featuring you at any time

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including secure storage and restricted access.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: