Privacy Policy
Welcome to the F-Stop website. We value the privacy of our members, visitors and photographers, and are committed to protecting all personal information and photographic content shared within the club.
Information We Collect
F-Stop may collect limited personal information such as:
- Names and surnames
- Email addresses
- Contact details
- Competition entries and photographic submissions
- Feedback forms and questionnaires submitted by members
This information is used solely for club administration, communication, competitions, events and member-related activities.
Protection of Members’ Photographic Work
All photographs, digital images and creative content displayed on this website remain the intellectual property of the respective photographer.
To help protect members’ work:
- Right-click saving and direct downloading of images has been disabled where possible
- Images displayed on the website may be reduced in size or resolution for online viewing
- No member images may be copied, reproduced, edited, distributed or used without the photographer’s written permission
While F-Stop takes reasonable measures to protect photographic content, no online platform can guarantee complete protection against unauthorised capture or misuse.
Use of Information
Personal information submitted to F-Stop will not be sold, shared or distributed to third parties unless required by law or with the member’s consent.
Information may be used for:
- Club communication
- Event organisation
- Competition administration
- Website updates and newsletters
- Member feedback and club improvement initiatives
Cookies and Website Analytics
The website may use cookies or basic analytics tools to improve website functionality and understand visitor interaction. No sensitive personal information is collected through these tools.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites, photography organisations or social media platforms. F-Stop is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Consent
By using the F-Stop website, members and visitors consent to this Privacy Policy and the responsible use of submitted information and photographic content.
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in club operations or website functionality. Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of photographic content on the website, please contact F-Stop directly through our Contact Us page.