Privacy Policy
Last Updated On 10-Feb-2024
Effective Date 10-Feb-2024
Who we are
Our website address is: https://alternativeperspectives.photography and we are based in Scotland.
This Privacy Policy details our policies on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://alternativeperspectives.photography ). By accessing or using this website, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the website.
We recommend that you periodically review this page as we may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice. When we do modify our Privacy Policy we will post the revised Privacy Policy on this page. The revised Policy will be effective from the Effective Date at the top of this page. If you use this website after the Effective Date this will mean that you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact
We collect data when visitors complete and submit our Contact Form. We collect the following data: the name the visitor entered, the email address the visitor entered, the item(s) they selected, the message they left and that they have accepted the GDPR statement. In addition we also collect the date and time of the submission, and the url of the contact page. The IP address and browser name and type is recorded to aid in reducing spam.
If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.
Media
We do not allow the upload of images to the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
The following information only applies if you try to log into our site. If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Some of the articles on this site include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
This website also contains links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on this website. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you complete and submit our Contact Form it will be sent to one of our email addresses. We will use your data to respond to you.
If we have given a user permission and have set them up as a user on our website, we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. To exercise these rights, you can complete the Contact Form on this website. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Security of your data
The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Grievance / Data Protection Officer
If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may complete the Contact Form on this website. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.