Last updated: January 2024
Our Commitment to GDPR
gentle-atoll is committed to ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. We respect your privacy and are dedicated to protecting your personal data.
Data Controller
gentle-atoll acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this website and our photography services. We determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
- Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided these do not override your rights
- Legal obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights:
Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will provide this information within one month of receiving your request.
Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing. This right is not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.
Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.
Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making
You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not currently engage in automated decision-making.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and purpose of processing.
International Transfers
We primarily store and process data within the United Kingdom and European Economic Area. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the Information Commissioner's Office within 72 hours. If the breach is likely to result in a high risk to your rights, we will also notify you directly.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under GDPR, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month.
Complaints
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal data or respond to your requests, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
Contact Us
For any questions regarding GDPR compliance or to exercise your data protection rights:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 14 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RH, United Kingdom