Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 03, 2026

Introduction

Photography requires trust. Whether you are booking a workshop or downloading a gear guide, you are sharing personal details with us. This policy outlines exactly what happens to that data.

We keep things straightforward. You deserve to know what information leaves your device and where it ends up.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly when using the debsandidge website. If you register for a long-exposure workshop, we need your name, email, and payment details. When you subscribe to our newsletter for infrared photography tips, we collect your email address.

We also gather basic analytics data. This includes browser type, device category, and page visits. Tracking this helps us understand which tutorials resonate most with our readers.

Cookies play a role here. We use essential cookies to keep the site running and optional cookies to measure site traffic. You control the optional ones.

Your Rights and Choices

You own your personal data. You can request a copy of the information we hold about you at any time.

If you want us to delete your workshop registration history or remove you from our mailing list, just ask. We process these requests promptly. You can also opt out of non-essential cookies directly through your browser settings.

European residents have specific rights under the GDPR, including data portability and the right to restrict processing. We honor these rights globally, regardless of your location.

How Information Is Used

We use collected information to provide and improve our services. Your email ensures you receive workshop itineraries and gear recommendations. Analytics data guides our content strategy.

If we notice a spike in interest around HDR techniques, we write more about that topic. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling. We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined here.

While our data protection protocols are strong, no digital transmission is entirely immune to interception. We secure our servers and encrypt payment data, but you share information at your own risk.

Third-Party Sharing

We never sell your personal information. We share data only with trusted service providers who make this site function.

This includes our payment processor for workshop bookings and our email service provider. These partners are bound by strict confidentiality agreements. They cannot use your data for their own marketing purposes.

We will disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our workshop participants.

Policy Updates

Digital privacy standards evolve. We update this policy to reflect new legal requirements or changes in how we operate our site.

Major changes will trigger an email notification to registered users. Minor tweaks will simply update the date at the top of this page.