Privacy Policy

Studio Lort (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website, make an enquiry, or work with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

1.1 Information you provide to us

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Company or organisation

  • Project details or enquiry information

  • Any files or references you choose to send us

1.2 Automatically collected information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Cookies and tracking data (see Section 6)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and manage bookings

  • Deliver photography and creative services

  • Communicate project details, updates, and deliverables

  • Maintain internal records and client management

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your information to third parties.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under one or more of the following bases:

  • Contract – to provide the services you’ve requested

  • Consent – when you voluntarily submit information via forms

  • Legitimate Interests – such as maintaining business communications

  • Legal Obligation – for accounting, tax, or regulatory compliance

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., email services, file delivery platforms)

  • Payment processors

  • Project collaborators when necessary (only with your consent)

  • Legal or regulatory bodies if required

We only share the minimum data necessary and ensure third parties meet high privacy standards.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

We take reasonable steps to keep your information secure by using:

  • Encrypted storage where applicable

  • Secure password-protected systems

  • Limited access only for essential team members

We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Improve site performance

  • Analyse traffic and usage

  • Support essential website functionality

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights (UK & EU GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data (“the right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request data portability

To make a request, contact us at the email below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Studio Lort
Email: studio@samlort.com
Website: www.samlort.com

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.