Privacy Policy
Last updated: 20 July 2026
Introduction
At Charlie Bluck Photography & Videography ("we", "our", "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you:
Visit our website (www.charliebluck.co.uk)
Enquire about our services, Book photography or videography services
Contact us by email, phone or social media
Receive galleries or other services from us
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Charlie Bluck Photography & Videography is a sole trader based in the United Kingdom.Data Controller:
Charlie Bluck Photography & Videography
Email:
hello@charliebluck.co.uk
Website:
www.charliebluck.co.uk
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details above.
What Information We Collect
We may collect:Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address (where applicable)
Wedding or event details
Venue information
Questionnaire responses
Photographs and videos created as part of our services
Website usage information including browser type, device information, IP address and pages visited
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Prepare quotations
Manage bookings
Deliver photography and videography services
Process payments and invoices
Deliver online galleries
Improve our website and services
Meet legal and accounting obligations
Lawful Basis for Processing
We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:
Performance of a contract
Legitimate interests
Legal obligation
Consent (where required)
Sharing Your Information
We only share information where necessary to provide our services. This may include trusted providers such as:
Wedola (client management)
Pic-Time (online galleries)Payment providers
Print labs and album suppliers
Website hosting providers
Cloud storage providers
Accounting software
We never sell your personal information.
International Transfers
Some third-party providers may store data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Data Retention
Typical retention periods include:Enquiries: up to 24 months
Client records: up to 7 years
Images and video: retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide client support, maintain backups and showcase our work unless otherwise agreed.
Portfolio Use
Unless otherwise agreed in writing or specified within your contract, selected photographs and films may be used on our website, blog, social media channels and other marketing materials.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
Access your data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion where applicable
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon
To exercise your rights, email:hello@charliebluck.co.uk
Complaints
If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):https://ico.org.uk
Changes to this Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always appear on this page.