HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04/11/2025

1. Introduction

Dean Elliott Photography (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when you contact us, book a photography session, or use our services.

By using our services or submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Dean Elliott Photography
Based in the United Kingdom
Email: dean@deanelliottphotography.co.uk
Phone: 07916135177

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect and store the following information when you contact us or use our services:

• Name

• Address

• Contact information (such as phone number or email address)

• Photographs of individuals taken as part of photography sessions

• Any other information you choose to share with us when booking or making an enquiry

We do not collect payment details or use third-party analytics or advertising tools.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information and photographs to:

• Respond to your enquiries

• Arrange and manage photography bookings

• Capture, edit, and deliver your photographs

• Display your images (only with your consent) in portfolios, marketing materials, or social media

• Maintain our business records

• Comply with legal and accounting obligations

We will only use your data when it is lawful to do so, typically to perform a contract with you or where it is necessary for our legitimate business interests.

5. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your personal data and photographs are stored securely and are only accessible to authorised personnel. We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to prevent unauthorised access, loss, or misuse of your data.

Photographs and related data are retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which they were collected, unless you request deletion or withdraw consent for continued storage or display.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your data or photographs only:

• With your consent (e.g., when sharing photos publicly or for promotional use)

• If required by law

• When it is necessary to protect our rights or comply with legal obligations

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of your data

• Request deletion of your data (including photographs)

• Object to the processing of your data

• Request restriction of processing

• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Dean Elliott Photography
Email: dean@deanelliottphotography.co.uk
Phone: 07916135177

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.