Privacy Policy

Ryan Stanikk Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all clients and visitors to our online galleries (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use the client galleries.

1. Information We Collect
   

   • Personal Data: We may collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide when you register or make purchases through the client gallery.
     

   • Usage Data: We may collect information on how you access and interact with the gallery, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages viewed, to improve user experience and website functionality.
     

2. How We Use Your Information
   

   • Gallery Access & Orders: We use your personal information to provide you with access to the online gallery, process your orders (prints, digital downloads, etc.), and handle any inquiries or support requests.
     

   • Communication: We may contact you for updates regarding your orders, gallery availability, or special promotions (where permitted by law).
     

3. Sharing Your Information
   

   • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
     

   • We only share information with third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms) to facilitate orders or maintain the gallery. These providers are contractually required to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
     

4. Data Security
   

   • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
     

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
   

   • Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze gallery usage. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some gallery features may not function properly as a result.
     

6. Your Rights (GDPR & Other Applicable Laws)
   

   • Access & Correction: You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data.
     

   • Deletion & Restriction: You may request that we delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
     

   • Withdrawal of Consent: Where you have given consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us.
     

7. Retention of Personal Data
   

   • We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy and to comply with legal requirements or resolve disputes.
     

8. Children’s Privacy
   

   • We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental or guardian consent, please contact us so we can remove it.
     

9. Third-Party Links
   

   • The client gallery may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any data.
     

10. Updates to This Policy
    

• We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
  

11. Contact Us
    

• If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

  Ryan Stanikk Photography
  Email: photography@ryanstanikk.co.uk
  Website: https://www.ryanstanikk.co.uk
  

By accessing or using the client gallery, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by it.