Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Suzanne Bedford Photography

At Suzanne Bedford Photography, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or book a photoshoot with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: When you contact us through our website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any additional details you provide when making an inquiry or booking a session.

• Photography Session Data: When you book a photoshoot, we may collect personal details such as your preferences, booking date, and any specific requirements for your session.

• Photographs: As part of our photography services, we take photographs of our clients. These images may be used for promotional purposes or displayed in our portfolio (online and offline).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide information about our services.

• To process your booking and provide the photography services you requested.

• To send you important updates or information regarding your booking.

• To showcase your photos in our portfolio (with your consent) and for promotional purposes, including our website and social media channels.

• To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes, if applicable.

3. Consent to Use Your Photos

By booking a session with Suzanne Bedford Photography, you grant us the permission to use photographs taken during your photoshoot for portfolio purposes, promotional materials, and social media, unless you explicitly request otherwise. If you wish to opt-out of photo usage in our portfolio, please inform us during your booking or contact us at any time.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once your personal data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• To service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., website hosting or email marketing services).

• To comply with legal obligations, enforce our policies, or protect our rights.

• In the event of a sale, merger, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request to view the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).

• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by unsubscribing via the link provided in each email.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [contact email].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. Please read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please feel free to get in touch with us via the contact form on the Contact Page.