This privacy policy sets out how Hutchy’s Media (“we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects any personal data you provide when using this website, using our services, or communicating with us.
By using this website or our photography services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
Hutchy’s Media is a professional airsoft event photography service based in the UK.
We are the data controller for the personal data we collect through this website and in connection with photography services.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Contact information: such as your name, email address, phone number when you contact us.
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Technical data: information automatically collected when you visit our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
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Photographs: images in which individuals may be identifiable, taken at public or private airsoft events.
We do not collect payment card details directly — all payments are processed securely through our third-party payment provider, Stripe.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To respond to your inquiries and requests.
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To provide photography services you have contracted.
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To publish photos on our website, social media, galleries, or promotional material.
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To improve our website and services through analytics.
4. Photography and Image Use
By attending public events where we operate, you acknowledge that photography may take place and that images may be published online as part of our galleries and promotional content.
If you wish to request that a specific image be removed, please use our takedown procedure with the photo file name and we will remove the image as soon as practicable.
5. Cookies and Tracking Tools
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and for analytics purposes.
Cookies may collect your IP address, device information, and browsing behaviour.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but parts of the site may not function correctly without them.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your personal data with:
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Service providers that help us operate this website or deliver our services.
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Analytics providers such as Google Analytics.
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Law enforcement or legal authorities if required by law.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Security and Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or alteration.
We will retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected or as required by law.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (including GDPR), you may have the right to:
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Request personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
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Object to or restrict processing of your personal data.
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Request transfer of your personal data.
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Withdraw consent at any time where consent is our lawful basis.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we will ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards as required by applicable privacy laws.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, you can contact us at: info@hutchysmedia.co.uk
Last updated: 01/02/2026.