ZAC + ZAC — Privacy Statement

Last updated: 7 May 2026

1. Introduction

ZAC + ZAC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, enquire about our photography and video services, or work with us as a client.

We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

  • Identity Data: Names, titles, and company names.
  • Contact Data: Email addresses, phone numbers, and physical studio or billing addresses.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and usage patterns (as detailed in our Cookie Policy).
  • Communication Data: Records of correspondence when you contact us via email or our contact form.
  • Media Data: On occasion, imagery or video captured during photoshoots may include identifiable individuals (e.g., in a commercial setting), which we process as part of our creative services.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide architectural photography, videography, and print management services.
  • Communication: To respond to enquiries, provide quotes, and manage project updates.
  • Business Operations: For invoicing, accounting, and legal record-keeping.
  • Marketing: With your consent, to send you “Insights” or updates about our latest projects and services.

We only process your data when we have a legal basis to do so:

  • Contract: To fulfil our obligations when you hire us for a project.
  • Legitimate Interests: To manage our business and respond to enquiries.
  • Consent: Where you have explicitly opted-in to receive marketing communications.
  • Legal Obligation: Where we are required by law to keep records (e.g., for HMRC).

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with trusted partners to facilitate our services, such as:

  • Cloud Storage & Portals: For delivering high-resolution imagery and video files to you.
  • Professional Advisors: Including accountants and insurers.
  • IT Services: Providers who support our website, hosting, and email systems.

6. Data Security & Retention

We have put in place appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorised way.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate data.
  • Request erasure of your data (“the right to be forgotten”).
  • Object to processing of your data for direct marketing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

8. Changes to This Statement

We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement or our data practices, please contact:

Edinburgh Studio: Custom Lane 1 Customs Wharf Edinburgh EH6 6AL

You also have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).