Privacy Policy

At CapturedByBridges, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you engage with our photography services, visit our website, or communicate with us.

CapturedByBridges
Email: matthew@capturedbybridges.co.uk
Phone: 07537 181509
Website: https://www.capturedbybridges.co.uk

We are a UK-based photography studio offering a range of photography services including weddings, portraits, events, and more.

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information – name, email address, phone number, postal address
   
• Booking Details – event dates, locations, package selections
   
• Photographic Content – images and videos captured during sessions
   
• Payment Information – billing address and payment confirmations (Note: we do not store card details)
   
• Communication Records – emails, messages, and other correspondence
   
• Website Usage Data – via cookies or analytics (e.g., IP address, browser type)
   

We use your personal data to:

• Communicate with you regarding bookings or enquiries
   
• Deliver our photography services
   
• Edit, store, and deliver photographs
   
• Process payments and issue invoices
   
• Share selected images (with your consent) on our website or social media
   
• Maintain legal and business records
   

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Your consent
   
• Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling your photography booking)
   
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax and accounting purposes)
   
• Legitimate interest (e.g., improving our services)
   

We do not sell or trade your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties such as:

• Print labs, album suppliers, or delivery couriers
   
• Payment processors
   
• Website or IT support providers
   
• Legal or accounting professionals, if required
   

All third parties are obligated to keep your data secure and only use it for the intended purpose.

Your data is stored securely in encrypted systems. We retain client data for as long as necessary to fulfill our services and meet legal obligations—typically up to 7 years for business and tax records.

Photographs may be stored indefinitely unless you request otherwise.

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
   
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Object to or restrict processing
   
• Withdraw consent at any time
   
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at: matthew@capturedbybridges.co.uk

Our website may use cookies and third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised date.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Matthew Bridges
Email: matthew@capturedbybridges.co.uk
Phone: 07537 181509