Cookies & Privacy Policy


What Are Cookies

As is common practice with almost all professional websites this site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or ‘break’ certain elements of the sites functionality.

For more general information on cookies see the Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies.


How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.


Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of the this site. Therefore it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.


The Cookies We Set


  • Account related cookiesIf you create an account with us then we will use cookies for the management of the signup process and general administration. These cookies will usually be deleted when you log out however in some cases they may remain afterwards to remember your site preferences when logged out.


  • Login related cookiesWe use cookies when you are logged in so that we can remember this fact. This prevents you from having to log in every single time you visit a new page. These cookies are typically removed or cleared when you log out to ensure that you can only access restricted features and areas when logged in.


  • Orders processing related cookiesThis site offers e-commerce or payment facilities and some cookies are essential to ensure that your order is remembered between pages so that we can process it properly.


  • Forms related cookiesWhen you submit data to through a form such as those found on contact pages or comment forms cookies may be set to remember your user details for future correspondence.


Third Party Cookies

In some special cases we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third party cookies you might encounter through this site.


    • This site uses Google Analytics which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solution on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit so we can continue to produce engaging content.For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.


    • Third party analytics are used to track and measure usage of this site so that we can continue to produce engaging content. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site or pages you visit which helps us to understand how we can improve the site for you.


    • From time to time we test new features and make subtle changes to the way that the site is delivered. When we are still testing new features these cookies may be used to ensure that you receive a consistent experience whilst on the site whilst ensuring we understand which optimisations our users appreciate the most.


    • The Google AdSense service we use to serve advertising uses a DoubleClick cookie to serve more relevant ads across the web and limit the number of times that a given ad is shown to you.For more information on Google AdSense see the official Google AdSense privacy FAQ.


    • We also use social media buttons and/or plugins on this site that allow you to connect with your social network in various ways. For these to work the following social media sites including; {List the social networks whose features you have integrated with your site?:12}, will set cookies through our site which may be used to enhance your profile on their site or contribute to the data they hold for various purposes outlined in their respective privacy policies.


More Information

Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not it’s usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site. This Cookies Policy was created with the help of the CookiePolicyGenerator.com

However if you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through one of our preferred contact methods:


External Data Processors

In addition to my own data, I also use a variety of data processors, which are listed below:

 

LightBlue

LightBlue is a business management tool. I use it to record enquiries, bookings, names, phone numbers, addresses and take information about your wedding day. I provide my contracts and invoices for photographic services you purchase from me. They are GDPR compliant and I retain 7 years of data in order to be compliant with legal obligations.

 

Dropbox

Dropbox is a service that provides online data hosting services. I store contracts and other text documents relating to your booking on Dropbox. They self-certify as compliant with GDPR.

 

Zenfolio

Zenfolio is an online photo delivery tool and I use them to send you your photos in high resolution when I have completed editing them. They also provide the store facilities for print ordering. They self-certify as GDPR complaint and they retain data for a maximum of 2 years for legitimate interest.


GDPR Compliance


Mark Bannister Photography takes your privacy very seriously. This privacy policy has been prepared in line with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which promotes fairness and transparency for all individuals in respect of their personal data. This privacy policy applies to all data we process, and by using Mark Bannister Photography you consent to our collection and use of such data.


1. The Data we collect

As a data controller we collect a variety of data in order to deliver our services, and we will manage your personal data transparently, fairly and securely.

We may ask you to provide us the following data –

  • Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) placing an order with us.


  • Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) using our services.


  • Names (and in some cases ages and gender) of all participants of a photo shoot.


  • Details and notes taken throughout a photo session or service provided to help us remember conversations during and details of your session.


Obviously being a photographic business we also create and manage images as per our contractual agreement(s).


We use the above data to –

Most of the data we collect is solely for the purpose of providing you with a service you have ordered, or had ordered for you.

Some of the data we collect is to help provide you with a better customer service experience

We are required by law to collect and store certain information relating to any order you place with us.


2. Which third parties do we share Personal Data with?

We take your privacy very seriously. We do not sell your data to third-party organisations. There are a few scenarios where some of your data may be shared with third parties to allow us to provide our services to you. These include:


  • Delivery and Postage Service Providers to allow us to send you documentation and orders you have placed. (Information shared includes Name, Address and in some case e-mail address / mobile number)


  • Manufacturers (our printing labs) if we are sending an order directly to you from a lab. (Information shared includes Name, Address and in some case e-mail address / mobile number)


There are also certain situations in which we may share access to your personal data without your explicit consent; for example, if required by law, to protect the life of an individual, or to comply with any valid legal process, government request, rule or regulation.


3. How do we keep your personal data secure?

We keep your data secure by following internal policies of best practice and training for staff, encryption, by using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology when information is submitted to us online.

In the unlikely event of a criminal breach of our security we will inform the relevant regulatory body within 72 hours and, if your personal data were involved in the breach, we will also inform you.


4. Changes to our privacy policy and control

We may change this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will let you know by changing the date on this policy, notifying customers of only significant changes. By continuing to access or use our services after those changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised privacy policy.


5. You have the following rights 

–  the right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data.

–  the right of access to your personal data and any supplementary information.

–  the right to have any errors in your personal data rectified.

–  the right to have your personal data erased.

–  the right to block or suppressing the processing of your personal data.

–  the right to move, copy or transfer your personal data from one IT environment to another.

–  the right to object to processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, and rights related to automated decision-making (i.e. where no humans are involved) and profiling (i.e. where certain personal data is processed to evaluate an individual).


We also give you the option to manage your data via: mark@markbannister.com.


While we do not hold personal data any longer than we need to, the duration will depend on your relationship with us, and whether it is ongoing.


We may keep some of your personal data for up to 7 years after our working contract with you has finished for Tax legislation purposes.


After this time we will archive your photographs indefinitely along with your relevant details and consent forms. This is due to requests for replacement images being made several years after being taken.