Effective Date: 2026

Rachmatoba Photography and Production Studios Limited (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number

• Booking & Transaction Data: Session details, invoices, payment confirmations

• Photography Data: Images taken during photography sessions and related preferences

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data via cookies

2. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: To provide photography services you request

• Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies

• Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws and regulations

• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our business, where your rights are not overridden

3. How We Use Personal Data

Your personal data is used to:

• Manage bookings and provide photography services

• Communicate with you regarding sessions and enquiries

• Process payments and deliver photographs or products

• Improve our website and services

• Meet legal and accounting requirements

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties such as payment processors, cloud storage, or website hosting providers

• Legal Authorities: Where disclosure is required by law

All service providers are required to process data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal, tax, or accounting obligations.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the lawful basis)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality and analyse usage. Non-essential cookies are used only with your consent. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. While we take reasonable steps to secure information, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Children’s Data

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Details

For questions or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Rachmatoba Photography and Production Studios Limited

Address: United Kingdom