Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 2025
Business Name: Bcaptured Photography Studios
Address: 1 Fountain Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6JS
Email: info@bcaptured.co.uk
Website: www.bcaptured.co.uk
Introduction
At Bcaptured Photography Studios, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you contact us, book a session, or use our services — whether online, by phone, or in person.
We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Contact Details: Name, address, email address, phone number
Session Details: Date/time of booking, type of photography session, participant information (e.g. ages of children for family shoots)
Payment Information: Details of payments made (note: we do not store card numbers)
Image Files: Photographs taken during your session
Marketing Preferences: Consent to receive updates, promotions, or newsletters
Social Media Handles: If you engage with us on social platforms
We only collect information necessary for delivering our photography services and fulfilling legal obligations.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:
To confirm and manage your booking
To communicate with you before and after your session
To deliver digital or physical photo products
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
To send you updates or promotional offers (if you opt in)
To improve our services and studio experience
Photographs taken may be used for marketing or portfolio purposes only with your explicit written consent.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data with trusted service providers only when necessary to complete your order or service — such as:
Printing labs (for physical product fulfilment)
Dropbox or other file delivery services (for digital delivery)
Payment processors (securely handling transactions)
All such parties are GDPR-compliant and only process your data under our instruction.
Storing Your Data
Client data is stored securely in password-protected systems and is only accessible to authorised staff.
Digital images are stored on secure servers and/or encrypted hard drives.
We retain session data and image files for a reasonable period (up to 6 weeks unless otherwise agreed) to allow for reorders or retrieval.
You can request the deletion of your personal data or images at any time (unless required to retain them for legal or accounting reasons).
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent at any time for marketing or image use
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Cookies & Website Analytics
If our website uses cookies or collects analytics data:
We may use cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.
Basic analytics tools (like Google Analytics) may collect non-identifiable data such as page views or browser types.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Marketing Communications
We may occasionally contact you with studio updates, promotions, or session availability — only if you have opted in.
You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal obligations or business practices. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or data requests, please contact:
Bcaptured Photography Studios
1 Fountain Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6JS
📧 info@bcaptured.co.uk
☎️ 01538 399642 07718425661