Privacy Policy

Laurence Ellis Media

1. Introduction

Laurence Ellis Media ("I", "me", "my") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Laurence Ellis Media is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Contact details:
Name: Laurence Ellis Media
Email: laurencesmedia@yahoo.com
Phone: +447766 582652

What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following data:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)

• Event details (e.g. wedding or project information)

• Billing and payment information

• Communications between you and me

• Website usage data (e.g. via cookies, analytics tools)

4. How I Collect Your Data

Your data may be collected when you:

• Submit an enquiry via my website

• Contact me by email, phone, or social media

• Book my services

• Browse my website (via cookies)

5. How I Use Your Data

I use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and provide quotes

• Deliver videography services

• Manage bookings and payments

• Communicate with you about your project

• Improve my website and services

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

• Contract – to provide services you have requested

• Legitimate interests – to run and improve my business

• Legal obligation – to comply with legal requirements

• Consent – where required (e.g. marketing communications)

7. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell your personal data.

I may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

• Payment processors

• Cloud storage providers

• Editing or production collaborators (if applicable)

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

8. Data Retention

I will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary:

• Enquiry data: up to [12–24 months]

• Client project data: up to [3–6 years] for legal and tax purposes

After this period, your data will be securely deleted.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Data portability (where applicable)

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

10. Cookies

My website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

[Optional: Include a separate Cookie Policy if you use analytics or tracking tools like Google Analytics.]

11. Data Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

12. Third-Party Links

My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

13. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Laurence Ellis Media
Email: laurencesmedia@yahoo.com
Phone: 07766 582652

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled improperly.

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk