['Privacy Policy\n\nThis privacy policy explains how Sterling Lens Photography Ltd ("we," "us," "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our online platform. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.\n\nInformation We Collect \nWe collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our platform, including:\n- Contact details such as your name, postal address, phone number, and email address.\n- Information related to your photography service requests and bookings.\n- Payment information necessary to complete transactions (processed securely through third-party payment processors).\n- Details you provide when communicating with us, including inquiries and feedback.\n- Usage data automatically collected when you access our platform, such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.\n\nHow We Use Your Information \nThe personal data we collect is used to:\n- Provide and manage our photography and related creative services.\n- Communicate with you regarding your inquiries, bookings, and service updates.\n- Process payments securely and prevent fraud.\n- Improve our services and customer experience based on usage data and feedback.\n- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.\n\nLegal Basis for Processing \nWe process your personal data based on:\n- Your consent, where provided.\n- The necessity to perform a contract to which you are a party.\n- Compliance with legal obligations.\n- Our legitimate interests in operating and improving the service, provided such interests do not override your fundamental rights.\n\nData Sharing and Disclosure \nWe do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with:\n- Trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services under confidentiality agreements.\n- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.\n\nData Security \nWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our physical and digital security practices are regularly reviewed to maintain data integrity.\n\nData Retention \nWe retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined and to comply with legal requirements. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.\n\nYour Rights \nUnder the GDPR, you have the right to:\n- Access the personal data we hold about you.\n- Request correction or deletion of your personal data.\n- Object to or restrict processing of your data.\n- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.\n- Data portability to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.\nTo exercise your rights, you may contact us at the address provided below.\n\nCookies and Tracking Technologies \nOur platform may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.\n\nChildren’s Privacy \nOur platform is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16 without consent, we will take steps to delete the information promptly.\n\nChanges to This Privacy Policy \nWe may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. Updates will be posted on our platform with the date of revision.\n\nContact Information \nIf you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: \nSterling Lens Photography Ltd \n27 Kingsway, Suite 3B \nLondon, Greater London \nWC2B 6EX \nUnited Kingdom\n\nWe are dedicated to protecting your privacy and providing a safe and transparent experience on our online platform.', 0.0012856, 'gpt-4.1-mini']