How we operate
Last updated: February 2026
The privacy of visitors to awesomephotos.co.uk is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit this website or contact us.
This policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable UK data protection laws.
Who we are:
Website: awesomephotos.co.uk
Data Controller: Paul Denton
Contact email: paul@awesomephotos.co.uk
As the data controller, we are responsible for how your personal data is used and protected.
Personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Name and email address (when you contact us)
- IP address and technical information (via analytics and security logs)
- Cookie and consent preferences
Children’s information
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
If you are under 13, please do not submit any personal information through this website.
Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal data without their consent are encouraged to contact us so that we can investigate and remove such information where appropriate.
How we use your personal data
We only use personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
Contact enquiries
If you contact us via email or a contact form, we use your details solely to:
- Respond to your enquiry
- Communicate with you about that enquiry
Lawful basis: Legitimate interest or consent
Retention: Up to 3 years, unless required for legal or operational reasons
Analytics (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website so we can improve content, layout, and performance.
This information may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser type
- Approximate location
We do not use Google Analytics to directly identify individuals.
Analytics data is processed by Google as a data processor and is subject to your cookie consent preferences. Where consent is not given, Google Analytics may operate in a restricted or cookieless mode.
For more information about how Google uses data:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Cookies and consent
We use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with UK law.
Consent for non-essential cookies (such as analytics) is managed using Google’s consent management platform, which complies with the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF)
You can review or change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie icon at the bottom of the website.
Further details are available in our Cookie Policy.
Data sharing and third parties
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Personal data may be shared only:
- With trusted service providers (such as Google) acting as data processors
- Where required by law or legal process
- To protect our legal rights or prevent fraud or abuse
Where data is processed outside the UK, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with UK GDPR.
Your data protection rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Automated decision-making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
While we take security seriously, no internet transmission is ever completely secure. Please avoid sending sensitive personal information by email.
Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Social media features
This website may include social media features such as share buttons or embedded content. These features may collect your IP address or set cookies.
Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant social media providers.
External links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
Data breaches
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant authorities and affected individuals in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
The most recent version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
paul@awesomephotos.co.uk