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['Privacy Policy of Sterling Capture Studios\n\nThis Privacy Policy outlines how Sterling Capture Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our online platform offering photography and creative media services, including wedding photography, commercial photography, event photography, portrait sessions, photo editing and retouching, and aerial drone photography.\n\n1. Information We Collect \nWe collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you engage our services, communicate with us, or use our online platform. This information may include: \n- Your name, address, phone number, and email address \n- Details about photography services requested and session preferences \n- Payment information necessary for billing and invoicing purposes \n- Photographs and related content produced and stored digitally \n- Any other information you provide voluntarily through forms or communications\n\n2. Use of Your Information \nWe use your personal data to: \n- Provide, manage, and improve our photography and media services \n- Communicate with you regarding bookings, updates, and customer support \n- Process payments and fulfill contractual obligations \n- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements \n- Promote our services through marketing communications, only if you have consented to such communications\n\n3. Legal Basis for Processing \nWe process your personal data under the following legal grounds: \n- Performance of a contract to provide photography and related services \n- Consent, where you have given permission for specific uses such as marketing \n- Compliance with legal obligations \n- Legitimate interests, such as improving our services and protecting our rights\n\n4. Data Sharing and Disclosure \nWe do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors and IT service companies, under strict confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose your data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.\n\n5. Data Retention \nWe retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.\n\n6. Your Rights Under GDPR \nAs a data subject located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: \n- The right to access your data and receive a copy \n- The right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data \n- The right to erase your data under certain conditions \n- The right to restrict or object to processing \n- The right to data portability \n- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent \n- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority\n\nTo exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.\n\n7. Data Security \nWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Access to your data is restricted to authorized personnel only.\n\n8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies \nOur online platform uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect functionality.\n\n9. International Transfers \nData collected may be stored and processed within the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area. Should any transfer of personal data outside these regions occur, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable law.\n\n10. Updates to This Privacy Policy \nWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our online platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.\n\nContact Information \nIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: \nSterling Capture Studios \n42 Kensington Park Road, First Floor \nLondon, Greater London W11 2PN \nUnited Kingdom \nPhone: +44 20 7946 0835 \nEmail: info@sterlingcapture.co.uk \n\nThank you for trusting Sterling Capture Studios with your personal information and photography needs.', 0.0014144000000000003, 'gpt-4.1-mini']