Safeguarding your privacy and the security of your personal information is my top priority. 

This privacy notice outlines the methods I employ to collect and handle your personal data during your interaction with my website www.onshades.com, www.onshades.co.uk. It encompasses all data you might supply while navigating the site or when you initiate an enquiry. OnShades Photography is the data controller and we are responsible for your personal data (referred to as “I”, “us”, “our” or “we” in this privacy notice). I collect and process data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Types of Personal Data Collected and Their Purpose:

– Communication Data: This encompasses all forms of communication you direct towards me, such as messages sent via the contact form on my website, emails, texts, social media interactions, or any other method you choose to use. The purpose of processing this data is to facilitate communication with you, maintain records, and support legal processes if necessary. The processing is justified by my legitimate interests, namely to respond to your messages, document interactions, and uphold or defend against legal claims.

– Website Usage Data: This refers to information on how you interact with my website and online services. It includes your IP address, browser details, duration and frequency of visits, page views, navigation patterns, time zone settings, and the technology used on your accessing devices. This data is sourced from my analytics tracking system. I process this information to understand how you use my website and services, manage and safeguard my business and website, and gauge the success of my advertising efforts. The lawful basis for this processing lies in my legitimate interests, which are to effectively manage my website and business, foster growth, and inform my marketing strategies.

– Cookies: Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer. My website, like many others, employs cookies to gather insights on user interactions. These include functional and required cookies which allow you to navigate and use key features on this website, and analytics and performance cookies which collect information about how you interact with this website. If you do not wish to have cookies stored in your browser, you may instruct your web browser to reject them in your browser preferences.

– Contact form: Upon submitting the contact form on my website, I receive certain details directly from you: your name, email address, and the content of your message. Providing a contact telephone number is entirely optional. The information you provide is solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry or for direct communication. This information is never shared with third-party services or sold. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Third Party Links

This site may connects you with various external platforms and services, including social media channels like Facebook and Twitter, video content from YouTube and Vimeo, and analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These connections might result in third-party cookies tracking your online behaviour. Please note that I don’t manage the data gathered by these cookies and thus, can’t be held accountable for their privacy practices. I advise reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you engage with after you navigate away from my website.

Changes to this policy:
This policy is dynamic, undergoing regular assessments and modifications to maintain alignment with evolving legal requirements.

Contact Details:
E-mail: contact@onshades.com