Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Lens & Light processes personal data when visitors use farmerthingcave.surf, make an inquiry, book a studio session, or communicate about product photography services.

Policy guidance

This section introduces how personal information, user rights, and support pathways are addressed in the document below.

Use of information

Handled under this policy framework

User rights

Requests and access options are described below

Support channel

Contact

01 · Purpose

How We Use Data

We use personal data to respond to inquiries, assess project scope, prepare quotes, review product counts and shot lists, schedule studio sessions, manage approvals, produce and deliver edited files, operate the website, maintain records, process payments, and protect against misuse or unauthorized access. We may also use limited data to improve service organization and to meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations.

Processing is tied to studio operations and website administration.

02 · Sharing

Service Providers

We may share personal data with trusted service providers that support website hosting, communication tools, file delivery, payment processing, analytics, or administrative operations. These parties may process data only for the services they provide to us and are expected to handle it under appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.

Service providers receive only the information needed to perform their functions.

03 · Legal basis

Legal Disclosure

We may disclose personal data when required to comply with law, lawful process, or a valid request from public authorities. We may also share information where disclosure is needed to protect our rights, investigate misuse, or address security or fraud concerns.

Legal disclosure is limited to what is necessary and proportionate.

User Rights

Your Rights

Subject to legal limits, individuals may request access to their personal data, correction of inaccurate information, deletion where retention is not required, or restriction of certain processing. Where processing is based on consent, that consent may be withdrawn for future processing. Requests may be limited when we must keep information for legal, accounting, or security reasons.

Available rights depend on the nature of the data and the applicable law.

Requests

How to Make a Request

To make a privacy request, provide enough information for us to verify your identity and locate the relevant record. We may ask for additional details before responding. If a request cannot be fully granted, we will explain the reason in general terms where permitted by law.

Requests are reviewed before action is taken to protect data security.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for the period needed to manage inquiries, bookings, project delivery, accounting, dispute handling, and legal obligations. When data is no longer required, we delete it or anonymize it where appropriate, subject to any retention needed for recordkeeping or compliance.

Records are kept only for as long as needed for the stated purpose or legal compliance.

Policy Updates

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to make the updated version available through the website or by other appropriate notice. The date of the latest revision should be read together with the version then in effect.

The policy may be revised when our practices, services, or legal obligations change.

Data category

Data We Collect

We may collect contact details, inquiry content, booking information, project preferences, product counts, shot lists, reference materials, payment-related records, gallery access activity, and communications about proof review or file delivery. We also process limited technical data such as device and browser information, log data, and cookie-related identifiers when the website is used.

The information collected depends on the inquiry, booking, and delivery steps used.

Collection source

How We Collect Data

We receive data when a user submits a contact form, sends an email, books a consultation, shares product details or reference images, approves a shot list, reviews proofs, or completes payment arrangements. Some data is generated automatically through website operation, security logging, and private gallery access.

Most information comes directly from clients or from normal website use.

Cookie type

Cookies We Use

We may use essential cookies to support site operation, session cookies to maintain form or gallery interactions, and limited analytics or preference cookies to understand usage and remember settings. Cookie categories may change as the website is updated, but they are used only for operational and functional purposes.

Cookie use is limited to practical website functions and basic measurement.

User control

Cookie Controls

Users may manage cookies through their browser controls and, where available, site-level preference tools. Disabling some cookies may affect form handling, session continuity, or gallery access features that rely on basic functionality.

Browser settings can be used to limit or remove non-essential cookies.