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Privacy Policy
Last updated 1 January 2026
Belvera Studio ("we", "us", "our") is a UK-based photography, videography and content studio and is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you contact us, request a quote, or engage our services. For the purposes of UK data protection law, Belvera Studio is the data controller of the information you provide, and we process it in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information we collect
We may collect: • Contact details (name, email address, telephone number, location) • Project information you provide via our enquiry form • Booking and payment details • Photographs and video footage produced during a commission • Correspondence between you and Belvera Studio • Technical data such as IP address and browser type when you use our website
How we use your information
We use your information to: • Respond to enquiries and prepare bespoke quotations • Plan, deliver and manage your project • Process bookings, deposits and payments • Communicate with you about your project • Maintain our business and accounting records • Improve our services and website
Legal basis for processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases: performance of a contract (to deliver your project), our legitimate interests (to run and improve our business), your consent (where you have agreed, for example to portfolio use or marketing), and legal obligation (for example, accounting requirements).
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted parties who help us operate, such as payment processors, editing or production collaborators, equipment hire partners and professional advisors — all of whom are required to keep it secure. We may disclose information where we are legally required to do so.
Photography and video content
Images and footage created during a commission are used to deliver your project. Any use of your images on our portfolio, website or social media will only take place with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time by contacting us.
Data retention
We keep your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including legal, accounting and reporting requirements. Project files and final deliverables are retained in line with our service agreement and then securely deleted or archived.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to function correctly and to understand how it is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to the processing of your data, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
Marketing communications
We will only send you marketing communications, such as offers or updates, where you have consented. You can opt out at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any message. We will always handle your details in line with the UK GDPR.
International data transfers
Some of the service providers we use (for example, cloud storage, file delivery or email tools) may store data outside the UK. Where this happens, we take steps to ensure your information is protected by appropriate safeguards as required by UK data protection law.
Third-party links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at info@belverastudio.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.