Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/04/2024

At Mark Fernley Wildlife Photography, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or use our one-to-one wildlife photography tutorials. By accessing or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services. The types of information we may collect include:

Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing information when you sign up for our photography tutorials.
Payment Information: If you make a payment for our services, your credit card details or other payment methods are processed through secure third-party payment processors and are not stored on our site.
Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, such as browsing patterns, time spent on specific pages, or interactions with our tutorials.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide Our Services: To deliver your requested one-to-one wildlife photography tutorials and any other related services.
Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates regarding your sessions, and notify you of any important changes or promotions.
Improvement of Services: To enhance the quality of our tutorials and website by analyzing usage patterns and feedback.
Billing and Transactions: To process payments and manage transactions related to our services

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and employ several security measures to safeguard your personal information:

Encryption: We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect your personal data during transmission.
Data Storage: Personal information is stored securely on encrypted servers to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Third-Party Security: If we use third-party payment processors, they follow industry-standard security protocols to protect your financial information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) to assist in providing the services you have requested. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your personal data for any other purpose.
Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Mark Fernley Wildlife Photography, we may disclose your personal information in response to legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders, or government inquiries).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if any information is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain certain data.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Retention of Data

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including for any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or information. These third-party sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit these websites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website with the effective date of the changes. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Mark Fernley Wildlife Photography
Email: contact@markfernleywildlife.com
Phone: +44 7368 271 396
Website: www.markfernleywildlife.com