Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to Yana Skakun Photography, operating the website yana-sk-photo.uk. We are based in England, United Kingdom. Data Controller: Yana Skakun.

Contact: hello@yana-sk-photo.uk

2. What Data We Collect

When you submit an enquiry form on our website, we collect:

• Your first and last name
• Your email address
• Your phone number (optional)
• Details about your photography enquiry (event type, date, location, message)
• Budget range and how you found us (optional)

We also collect standard technical data automatically: IP address, browser type, and pages visited (for security and analytics purposes).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to your photography enquiry
• Discuss and arrange photography sessions
• Send you confirmation and follow-up communications
• Maintain records of our correspondence

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (responding to your direct enquiry) and, where applicable, performance of a contract.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your enquiry data is stored securely on our server in the United Kingdom. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with:

• Email service providers (for sending you notifications)
• Hosting providers (for operating the website)

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain enquiry data for up to 2 years after your last contact with us, or for as long as necessary to fulfil any contract. After this period, your data is securely deleted.

6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restrict how we process your data
• Object to processing based on legitimate interest
• Data portability — receive your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@yana-sk-photo.uk. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

This website uses essential cookies only:

• admin_session — used for admin panel authentication only. Not set for regular website visitors.

If we add analytics or marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

8. Contact & Complaints

For any privacy-related queries, contact: hello@yana-sk-photo.uk

If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK data protection authority.