Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 17/03/2026
Last Updated:
1. Introduction
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Brandwood (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website:
https://brandwood.co.uk/
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Brandwood is the professional website of John Brandwood, a commercial photographer with over 30 years of experience providing photography and related services.
📞 07831 495 518
3. What Personal Data We Collect
a) Information You Provide
When you contact us via the website, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Details of your enquiry or project
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you browse the website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and provide quotes
Communicate regarding photography services
Manage client relationships
Improve our website and services
Maintain website security
We do not use your data for unsolicited marketing unless you have given consent.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal data under:
Legitimate interests – responding to enquiries and running our business
Contract – where work is agreed or commissioned
Consent – where required (e.g. optional communications)
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data with:
IT and website hosting providers
Professional advisers (e.g. accountants)
Legal authorities where required
All third parties are required to handle your data securely.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
Enquiries: up to 12–24 months
Client/project records: up to 6 years (for business/legal purposes)
Data is securely deleted when no longer required.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
Cookies Policy
9. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality and user experience.
10. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the basic operation of the website, such as:
Page navigation
Form submission
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the website, such as:
Pages viewed
Time spent on site
Functional Cookies
May be used to improve user experience and remember preferences.
11. Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings, including:
Blocking cookies
Deleting cookies
Setting preferences per website
Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
12. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as:
Website analytics tools
Embedded content or social media links
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
13. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:
Secure website hosting
Access controls
Protection against unauthorised access
However, no online system is completely secure.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
📞 07831 495 518