Privacy policy.
Last updated: 03 June 2026
Mazzanti Studio respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This privacy policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit mazzanti.studio, gallery.mazzanti.studio, contact me, register interest in a gallery, create an account or purchase digital images.
Who I am
Mazzanti Studio is operated by Mario Mazzanti, a sole trader business based in the United Kingdom.
Contact: mario@mazzanti.studio
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please contact me using the details above.
Information I collect
I may collect the following information:
* Name
* Email address
* Account login details
* Gallery notification requests
* Purchase and order information
* Payment status and transaction references
* Messages submitted through contact forms or email
* Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information and operating system
* Website usage information collected through analytics services
* Any information you voluntarily provide when communicating with Mazzanti Studio
* Account activity information, including login times, last activity, download activity and access to purchased or assigned galleries
I do not store full payment card details. Payments are processed securely by Stripe.
How I use your information
I use personal information to:
* Create and manage user accounts
* Provide access to purchased digital downloads
* Process payments and fulfil orders
* Send order confirmations and download information
* Notify you when a gallery you have requested becomes available
* Respond to enquiries and support requests
* Maintain website security and prevent misuse
* Analyse website usage and improve services
* Comply with legal and tax obligations
* Maintain business records
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:
Contract
Where processing is necessary to provide products, services, downloads, accounts or customer support.
Consent
Where you request gallery notifications, subscribe to communications or consent to non-essential cookies.
Legal Obligation
Where records must be retained for accounting, taxation or regulatory purposes.
Legitimate Interests
To operate, secure, improve and grow the business, provided those interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
Analytics and Cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies.
These may include:
* Essential cookies required for website functionality
* Analytics cookies used to understand website performance and visitor behaviour
* Security-related cookies used by hosting and infrastructure providers
Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after consent has been obtained.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Marketing Communications
If you choose to subscribe to updates or notifications, I may send emails relating to:
* Gallery availability
* Purchased products
* Business updates
* Future photography services or events
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in emails or by contacting me directly.
Transactional emails relating to purchases, accounts or downloads may still be sent where necessary.
Sharing your information
Personal information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate the business.
These may include:
* Stripe for payment processing
* Squarespace for website hosting and management
* Cloudflare for DNS, security, performance and analytics services
* Google Analytics for website analytics
* Email service providers
* Website hosting and infrastructure providers
* Professional advisers such as accountants or legal advisers
* Regulatory or law enforcement authorities where required by law
I do not sell personal information to third parties.
International Data Transfers
Some service providers used by Mazzanti Studio may process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards will be used in accordance with UK data protection law.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods include:
* Order and accounting records: up to 6 years after the end of the relevant tax year
* Account information: while the account remains active
* Gallery notification requests: until fulfilled and for a reasonable follow-up period
* Contact enquiries: for as long as required to manage the enquiry or ongoing relationship
* Marketing records: until consent is withdrawn or the information is no longer required
Information may be retained longer where required by law or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
* Access your personal information
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your information
* Restrict certain processing activities
* Object to certain processing activities
* Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon
* Request transfer of your information where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, contact: mario@mazzanti.studio
Complaints
If you believe your personal information has been handled improperly, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
The ICO can be contacted via: https://ico.org.uk
Security
I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information.
These measures may include:
* Secure account authentication
* Encrypted communications where supported
* Secure payment processing through Stripe
* Controlled access to stored data
* Security services provided by hosting and infrastructure providers
No internet-based service can guarantee complete security, but reasonable steps are taken to protect information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.
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