Privacy Policy for Chris Boot Ltd
At Chris Boot Ltd, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers, authors, and visitors to chrisboot.com. As a photography book publisher dedicated to documentary photography, casino photography books, and Las Vegas photo essays, we understand the value of trust and transparency. This policy outlines how we handle your personal information in accordance with United Kingdom data protection laws, including the UK GDPR.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect information to fulfil your orders, manage your account, and enhance your experience with our specialist publishing house. The data we gather falls into two primary categories.
Data You Provide
This is information you give us directly when interacting with our site or services. Examples include:
- Name and contact details (email, phone, shipping address) for processing book orders.
- Login credentials (such as a password) if you create an account.
- Financial information (like credit card details) which is handled directly by our secure payment processor and not stored by us.
- Communication history, including queries about our publications, from documentary works like ‘Beaufort West’ to our casino photography collections.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit chrisboot.com, certain technical data is collected automatically through your browser. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you viewed. This helps us maintain site security and functionality.
How We Use Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device, to provide core services and improve your browsing experience.
Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the basic operation of our site. They enable functions such as adding items to your shopping cart, secure login for your account, and processing transactions.
Analytics & Preference Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site, such as which photography books or essays generate the most interest. Preference cookies may remember your settings, like your region or language, for a smoother future visit.
Analytics and Performance Data
We analyse site usage to improve our content and user experience, helping us better serve enthusiasts of documentary and thematic photography.
Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect data about website traffic. Our configuration prioritises UK data residency and respects user privacy.
Data Anonymisation
Where possible, we anonymise data within GA4. Your IP address is anonymised by default, and we avoid collecting unnecessary personally identifiable information through our analytics setup.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We only share your data with trusted third-party partners when it is essential to provide our services. We ensure all partners comply with stringent data protection standards.
Payment Processors
For secure financial transactions, we use Stripe. They process your payment information directly, and we do not store your full card details on our servers.
Delivery Partners
To deliver your purchased books, we share your name and shipping address with our delivery partners, including Royal Mail, to ensure your order reaches you.
Publishing Partners
In the course of publishing, we may need to share limited author or contributor data with printing, distribution, or marketing partners, strictly under confidentiality agreements.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection law, you have specific rights regarding your personal data. As a UK-based entity, we facilitate these rights for all individuals.
Right to Access & Rectification
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies.
Right to Erasure
You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations we have, such as retaining financial records for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Right to Object
You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing. If you are a UK resident and have a complaint about our data handling, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Data Retention and Security
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Retention Periods
Order and transaction data is retained for a period mandated by UK tax law. Account information is kept while your account remains active or as needed to provide services.
Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, or destruction. This includes secure servers and encrypted connections for data transfer.
Contact Information and Updates
We are dedicated to addressing your privacy concerns and enabling you to exercise your legal rights.
How to Contact Us
For any privacy-related queries, or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection representative at [email protected]. Our registered office is located in London, UK.
Policy Changes
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The latest version will always be posted on this page, with the effective date clearly noted.
This Privacy Policy reflects our unwavering commitment to transparency and the trust you place in us as the publisher of acclaimed works like ‘Beaufort West’ and our distinctive Las Vegas photo essays.