1) All data collected and stored by Mark Hardy is for the sole intention of producing Marketing material for you the client. No data is sold or passed to third parties without you the clients expressed written permission. Any data collected and stored using third party companies are documented below along with links to their privacy policies. All third parties are used because they adhere to GDPR rules and regulations.

2) Data is collected by Mark Hardy is done so via a contact button which will open your default browser were you may choose what information to share as you would in any email

3) Any email sent and its contents are viewed and stored via the internet using the Browser Firefox. They may be copied to Light blue diary software which is on two devices stored and never removed for use remotely. Any replies to emails sent that show the original data you sent when downloaded to your own device fall outside of Mark Hardy's control and security of such forms and information within such as Mark Hardy's personal data will then fall under your own privacy policy compliance as appropriate.

4) Images and other digital marketing material are stored locally in the iMac running up to date Intego Net barrier and Virus Barrier software and then backed up each month on an encrypted password-protected external hard drive which is then locked up in storage. Processed Jpg images are also stored online using the service 'Shootproof'. Shootproof is GDPR compliant and hosts the images in password-protected galleries. The images are grouped and linked by the first line of property address, property name, or company name.

5) Payment is accepted via the services 'Paypal', 'Stripe', via direct bank transfer, cash and cheque.

No card information or bank details are taken or held by Mark Hardy. They are dealt with by the companies - Paypal, Stripe, and HSBC. Each of their privacy policies are linked in section

  • Light Blue software will generate a transaction code along with a clients name who have paid using Paypal or stripe.

  • HSBC will pay reference to a payers account name and any reference they have attached on Mark Hardy's statements.

  • HSBC with reference cheques with a number and nothing else. That cheque number may be entered into light blue software within a clients details as point of reference for payment.

6) Whilst Mark Hardy will attach no personal data to images in a public domain other than files which may be named for reference as the property name or street name and number, it is important that clients understand their responsibility to protect their personal privacy while the images are being taken. 

Mark Hardy will always blank any car registration plates which may appear in the images. Clients agree that they will remove any personal images or persons which may cause them to be identified in the images from the areas being photographed prior to Mark Hardy's arrival. Mark Hardy will check during a walk around and discuss family photos and other personal data he sees with you. By leaving or failing to mention to Mark Hardy before the photos are taken and upon proofing all items which may appear in the images the client is agreeing they are happy for them to be featured in the public domain.

Jpg final images may be referenced to within Light Blue software against the appropriate client information. These images are only referenced locally from the computer.

Original image files may contain personal data which is later blanked out. These original files are stored locally as described above but may be entirely deleted upon request.

7) By allowing Mark Hardy to photograph you are agreeing that he may use the images for promotional and marketing material on his website and social media feeds with your permission. If you do not wish these images to be shared in such a way you must mention to him at the time of the shoot. However he will check with the paying client before anything is posted, you have the right to ask him not to use the images online and withdraw this permission. It is important to know that Mark Hardy will in no way ever knowingly post in the public domain any material that may be linked to someone’s identity. This includes images that feature persons who currently reside in that property. He may however feature paintings and other artworks which may complement the shot. The photographer unless otherwise stated always retains the copyright to the images.

8) Mark Hardy uses 'in the very least' 2 step login verification for the following data collecting services:

  • Google

  • Squarespace

  • Paypal

  • Stripe

  • HSBC

9) You have the right to be forgotten, and upon any such request from the party in question Mark Hardy will delete any records he has on that client. It is important to realise that whilst Mark Hardy is able to delete contact details, and images. It is not possible to delete payment transactions as these records may be required by the HMRC. Records can also not be deleted if they relate to overdue or unpaid invoices.

10) Cookies are small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers. Though I have done everything I can to disable cookies I have left the ‘decline’ button for your extra peace of mind.

11) Below are links to the privacy policies of third party companies Mark Hardy uses that relate to the handling of personal data.

Light Blue software - https://www.lightbluesoftware.com/legal/privacy_notice.php

Google mail - https://policies.google.com/privacy

Squarespace - https://www.squarespace.com/privacy/

Shootproof - https://www.shootproof.com/legal/privacy-policy

Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-prev

Stripe - https://stripe.com/gb/privacy

HSBC - https://www.us.hsbc.com/online-privacy-statement/

For a PDF copy of this statement please contact Mark Hardy