Privacy Policy

B.P.P.A. LIMITED (trading as The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP)) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We recognise the importance of your personal data and are committed to processing it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our websites, services, and membership platforms.

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

1. Who We Are

The data controller is:

B.P.P.A. LIMITED
Trading as: The Society of International Nature and Wildlife Photographers (SINWP)
Clwyd Chambers, Clwyd Street, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3LA, United Kingdom

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide to us:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Company details (if applicable)
  • Payment or billing information (processed securely by third-party providers)
  • Membership application details
  • Information submitted via forms, emails, or correspondence

Information we collect automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referral sources

We collect this information to ensure proper functioning of our services, improve user experience, and maintain security.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To administer your membership or account
  • To provide services you have requested
  • To process transactions (via third-party providers)
  • To communicate with you regarding your membership or enquiries
  • To send service updates or important notices
  • To improve our website, services, and user experience
  • To ensure website security and prevent fraud
  • To analyse website usage and performance (including Google Analytics where applicable)
  • To display relevant advertising through Google AdSense (where used and consented)

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary:

  • Service providers (hosting, IT support, email systems)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, or similar providers)
  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
  • Advertising partners (e.g. Google AdSense)
  • Professional advisers or legal authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with data protection laws.

5. Payments

All payments are processed securely by third-party payment providers such as PayPal and Stripe.

We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse website usage
  • Deliver advertising through Google AdSense (where applicable)

Cookies may be placed by us or third-party services such as Google.

Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

More information: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

7. Google Analytics

Some of our websites use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage data.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Device and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site

Opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Google AdSense Advertising

Some websites display advertisements provided by Google AdSense.

Google may use cookies to serve personalised ads.

Manage ads settings: https://adssettings.google.com/

9. Live Chat

We use LiveChat for customer support.

It may collect:

  • Name (if provided)
  • Contact details
  • Chat history
  • IP address and device information

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for legal, accounting, or operational purposes.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

We respond to requests within one month.

12. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data.

13. Third-Party Links

We are not responsible for external websites linked from our site.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will appear on this page.

15. Contact Us

B.P.P.A. LIMITED
Clwyd Chambers, Clwyd Street
Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3LA
United Kingdom

Last updated: 11/05/2026



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