Privacy Policy

Shot by Sud respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data when you interact with us through our website.

For data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Shot by Sud acts as the Data Controller for any personal data provided via this website.

 

1. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, primarily through our contact or enquiry forms. This may include:

  • Name – so we can address you appropriately

  • Email address – so we can respond to your enquiry

  • Message content – to understand and respond to your request

We do not intentionally collect special category (sensitive) personal data unless you choose to provide it.

 

2. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data solely for legitimate and relevant purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries submitted through the website

  • Communicating with you about photography services, availability, or bookings

  • Following up on enquiries where appropriate

We do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes. Where there is a legitimate interest, we may contact you again with relevant information, but you may opt out of any such communication at any time.

 

3. Photography-Specific Use of Information

If you contact us regarding photography services (including bookings, collaborations, or commissions), your information will be used solely to:

  • Discuss project details, availability, and pricing

  • Manage bookings and related communication

  • Maintain basic records of enquiries and completed work

Personal data provided for photography enquiries will never be used for unrelated purposes and will not be published or shared without your explicit consent.

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal basis:

  • Legitimate interests – to respond to enquiries and provide information or services you have requested

Where required, consent will be obtained explicitly.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy.

  • Enquiry and contact form data is retained for up to 12 months

  • After this period, data is securely deleted unless there is a legal or contractual reason to retain it

 

6. How We Protect Your Data

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Secure website hosting and encrypted connections (HTTPS)

  • Restricted access to personal data

While no system can be guaranteed to be fully secure, we take appropriate steps to minimise risk.

 

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not share your personal data with third parties except where:

  • Required by law or legal obligation

  • Necessary to protect our rights or comply with regulatory requirements

 

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@shotbysud.com.

 

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. Please review their privacy policies independently.

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

 

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@shotbysud.com
Website: shotbysud.com