Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 May 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used and protected when you visit this website, contact me, subscribe to updates, make an enquiry, comment on content or use any services connected to this website.

This website is operated by Matt Riedel, a photographer and videographer based in Dublin, Ireland.

For privacy-related questions, you can contact me by email.

1. Who is responsible for your data?

For the purposes of data protection law, Matt Riedel is the data controller for personal data collected directly through this website, contact forms, email enquiries, newsletter sign-ups and related communications.

This means I decide how and why your personal data is used.

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which may process personal data on my behalf as a website platform provider.

2. Personal data I may collect

Depending on how you use this website, I may collect the following types of personal data:

Information you provide directly

This may include:

• your name;

• email address;

• phone number;

• company or organisation name;

• project details;

• event date or location;

• budget information;

• message content;

• newsletter sign-up details;

• comments or other information you choose to submit.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address;

• browser type;

• device type;

• pages visited;

• referral source;

• approximate location;

• date and time of visit;

• interactions with the website.

This may be collected through Squarespace analytics, cookies or similar technologies, depending on your cookie choices.

Client and project information

If you become a client, I may also collect and process information needed to deliver the project, such as:

• booking details;

• invoice details;

• payment records;

• project briefs;

• image or video usage requirements;

• delivery preferences;

• correspondence related to the project.

3. How I collect your data

I may collect personal data when you:

• visit this website;

• use the contact form;

• send me an email;

• request a quote;

• book a service;

• subscribe to a newsletter;

• comment on a blog post;

• interact with embedded content;

• communicate with me through social media or linked platforms;

• work with me on a photography or videography project.

4. Why I use your personal data

I use personal data for the following purposes:

To respond to enquiries

If you contact me, I use your information to reply, discuss your project, provide quotes and manage communications.

Legal basis: legitimate interests and/or steps prior to entering into a contract.

To provide photography, videography or creative services

If you book a project, I use your data to plan, deliver, manage and invoice the work.

Legal basis: contract.

To manage client relationships

I may use your details to keep records of past projects, usage rights, agreed deliverables, invoices and communications.

Legal basis: contract, legitimate interests and legal obligations.

To send newsletters or updates

If you subscribe to a mailing list, I use your email address to send updates, stories, project news or marketing content.

Legal basis: consent.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting me directly.

To improve the website

I may use analytics and website usage information to understand how visitors use the site, improve content, improve user experience and assess which pages are useful.

Legal basis: consent where required for non-essential cookies and analytics.

To protect the website

Technical data may be used to keep the site secure, prevent spam, detect abuse and maintain normal website functionality.

Legal basis: legitimate interests and/or necessary website operation.

To comply with legal obligations

I may need to keep certain records for tax, accounting, legal or compliance purposes.

Legal basis: legal obligation.

5. Cookies and analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function, remember preferences and understand how visitors use the site.

This website may use:

• necessary cookies, which help the website work properly;

• analytics or performance cookies, which help understand how visitors use the site;

• functional cookies, which may remember preferences;

• third-party cookies, if content from other platforms is embedded or connected.

Where required, non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner or cookie settings on this website.

Squarespace may place necessary cookies to help the site function and may also provide analytics or performance tools depending on the site settings.

If I add third-party tools such as Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, Instagram embeds, Meta Pixel, newsletter tools or booking systems, those services may also use cookies or similar technologies.

6. Third-party services

I may use third-party services to operate this website and manage my business. These may include:

• Squarespace for website hosting and analytics;

• email and contact form services;

• newsletter or mailing list providers;

• payment processors, if online payments are enabled;

• accounting or invoicing tools;

• cloud storage or file delivery tools;

• social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn or Vimeo;

• embedded video, map or media services.

These third parties may process personal data according to their own privacy policies and terms.

I only use third-party services where they are needed for website operation, communication, marketing, project delivery, security, legal compliance or business administration.

7. International data transfers

Some third-party services used by this website may process or store personal data outside Ireland or the European Economic Area.

Where this happens, I rely on appropriate safeguards where required, such as standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements or other lawful transfer mechanisms provided by the relevant service provider.

8. How long I keep your data

I keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected.

Typical retention periods are:

• General enquiries: up to 24 months after the last communication, unless the enquiry becomes a project.

• Client and project records: up to 7 years where required for tax, accounting, legal or business record purposes.

• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

• Website analytics data: according to the settings of Squarespace or any analytics provider used.

• Comments: for as long as the relevant post remains published, unless removed earlier.

• Legal or dispute-related records: as long as necessary to protect rights, resolve disputes or comply with legal obligations.

These periods may vary depending on the nature of the relationship, legal requirements or the need to keep a record of copyright, licensing or project permissions.

9. How I protect your data

I take reasonable steps to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

However, no website, email system or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through website forms or ordinary email unless necessary.

10. Your data protection rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to:

• access the personal data held about you;

• request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;

• request deletion of your personal data;

• restrict how your data is used;

• object to certain uses of your data;

• withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;

• request a copy of your data in a portable format;

• lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

To exercise your rights, contact me by email.

You also have the right to contact the Irish Data Protection Commission:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Ireland
Website: dataprotection.ie

11. Marketing communications

I will only send marketing emails, newsletters or updates where you have signed up or where I have another lawful basis to contact you.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

I will not sell your personal data to third parties.

12. Children’s privacy

This website is not directed at children.

If you are under 16, please do not submit personal information through this website without permission from a parent or guardian.

If I become aware that personal data has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, I will take steps to delete it where required.

13. Photography and identifiable people

As a photographer and videographer, my work may include images or videos of identifiable people.

Images and videos displayed on this website are used for portfolio, editorial, documentary, promotional or client-related purposes.

Where required, I rely on consent, contractual rights, legitimate interests, editorial context, public event context or another appropriate legal basis for publishing images.

If you appear in an image on this website and have a concern, please contact me by email.

14. Links to other websites

This website may link to third-party websites, social media platforms, video platforms, maps or other services.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of external websites. You should read their privacy policies before providing personal data to them.

15. Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.