['Privacy Policy for Albion Lens Studios\n\nAt Albion Lens Studios, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when you use our online platform and services related to photography and visual arts.\n\nInformation We Collect \nWe collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you engage with our site or services, including but not limited to: \n- Name and contact details (such as email address, postal address, and telephone number) \n- Photographic images and related files you submit for editing or workshop participation \n- Payment and billing information \n- Communications and correspondence with our team \nWe also automatically collect certain technical data through your interaction with our platform, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data to improve the user experience.\n\nHow We Use Your Information \nYour information is used solely for the following purposes: \n- Providing and managing photography services, including portrait sessions, event shoots, commercial assignments, photo editing, and workshops \n- Processing payments and fulfilling contractual obligations \n- Communicating important updates, offers, or changes to our services \n- Improving and customizing our platform and offerings \n- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements \n\nLegal Basis for Processing \nWe process your personal data based on your consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests in improving our services while respecting your rights and freedoms under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.\n\nData Sharing and Disclosure \nWe do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with trusted service providers who support our business operations, such as payment processors, technical hosting, or marketing services — always under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.\n\nData Retention \nPersonal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal and accounting requirements. When no longer required, data is securely deleted or anonymized.\n\nYour Rights \nUnder applicable privacy laws, you have the right to: \n- Access and receive a copy of your personal data \n- Request correction or updating of inaccurate information \n- Request deletion of your data where there is no legal obligation to retain it \n- Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances \n- Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal \n- Data portability when applicable \n\nTo exercise these rights, please contact us at our physical address: \nAlbion Lens Studios \n27 Kensington Close \nBayswater, London, Greater London \nW2 5ET \nUnited Kingdom \n\nData Security \nWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our team regularly reviews security practices to maintain high standards of data protection.\n\nCookies and Tracking Technologies \nOur online platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and support functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.\n\nInternational Transfers \nWhere personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.\n\nChildren’s Privacy \nOur services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent.\n\nChanges to This Privacy Policy \nWe may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. Any changes will be posted prominently on our platform with an updated effective date.\n\nContact \nIf you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy practices, please write to us at the address provided above.\n\nAlbion Lens Studios is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information in line with all applicable data protection laws. Thank you for trusting us with your photography and artistic needs.', 0.0013568, 'gpt-4.1-mini']