Matthew Farrugia Photography ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.matthewfarrugiaphotography.co.uk, use our services, or interact with us in connection with our photography workshops and print sales.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Book or inquire about photography workshops

• Purchase photography prints

• Sign up to our newsletter or mailing list

• Contact us via email or website forms

The types of personal information we may collect include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)

• Any other information you choose to provide

We also collect non-personal data through cookies and analytics tools (see our Cookies Policy).

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide and manage bookings for workshops

• Process and ship print orders

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

• Send marketing emails and updates (with your consent)

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies)

• Marketing platforms (e.g., email newsletter services, Facebook/Instagram ads)

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

All third parties are required to protect your information and only use it for the services they provide to us.

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4. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights under data protection laws, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you

• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• The right to request deletion of your personal data

• The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us here or email mfarrugiaphotography@gmail.com

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

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6. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your information by using secure connections and keeping your login details confidential.

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7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

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8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at anyone under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

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10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us here or email mfarrugiaphotography@gmail.com

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Effective date: 24/05/2025