Introduction

Welcome to Michela Sedda Studio.

Michela Sedda Studio is the data controller for personal data collected through this website. This website is operated as a professional photography portfolio and creative platform. Your privacy is respected, and reasonable steps are taken to protect any personal information collected through this website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected

This website may collect limited personal information, including:

• Name and email address submitted through contact forms or direct enquiries
• Information voluntarily included in messages or correspondence
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies
• Analytics data used to improve website performance and user experience

Lawful Basis for Processing

Personal data collected through this website is processed on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

• Contact form data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests — to respond to enquiries and facilitate professional communication
• Analytics data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests — to understand visitor behaviour and improve website performance
• Marketing and advertising activities are conducted on the basis of legitimate interests or consent, where applicable

Photography & Image Use

This website may display photographs containing identifiable individuals as part of editorial, artistic, documentary, runway, fashion, or portfolio work.

Selected images may be used for:

• Portfolio presentation
• Editorial and artistic promotion
• Website and social media display
• Professional self-promotion related to photography services and creative work
• Paid advertising and promotional campaigns related to photography services

Photography displayed on this website is presented within an editorial, artistic, or professional portfolio context.

If you appear in an image featured on this website and have concerns regarding its use, you may contact Michela Sedda Studio directly using the contact details below.

Cookies, Analytics & Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party tools and services, which may collect data, set cookies, or track interactions in accordance with their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics 4 — used to collect anonymised data about visitor behaviour and website performance. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Tag Manager — used to manage and deploy tracking scripts. Operated by Google LLC. Privacy policy as above
• Meta Pixel — may be used in the future to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on Instagram and Facebook. Meta's privacy policy is available at facebook.com/privacy/policy
• Instagram (Meta Platforms) — this website uses an Instagram feed embed, which may result in cookies being set and data being collected by Meta in accordance with their privacy policy above

You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

Data Storage & Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information and website data from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

Information submitted through this website may be stored using password-protected systems, secure hosting providers, or cloud-based services used in the normal operation of the business.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

Enquiries, communications, and image archives may be retained for business, editorial, portfolio, backup, or administrative purposes unless deletion is requested. Third-party services such as Google Analytics and Meta retain data in accordance with their own retention policies.

Your Rights

Under applicable UK GDPR and data protection laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal data, where there is no overriding legitimate reason to retain it
• Object to certain uses of your data or images
• Withdraw previously given consent where consent is the lawful basis for processing

We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, please contact: