.Privacy Policy
Last updated: [1st Feb 2026]
This Privacy Policy explains how Photo Excellence Photography (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit my website www.photo-excellence.com or contact me about wedding photography services.
I am based in Essex, United Kingdom, and this policy is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who I Am
Business name: Photo Excellence
Contact email: [email protected]
Location: Essex, United Kingdom
I am the data controller responsible for your personal data.
2. What Personal Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following information:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Wedding date and venue
- Any information you provide in enquiry or contact forms
- Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
3. How I Collect Your Data
Your data is collected when you:
- Fill in a contact or enquiry form on my website
- Email or call me directly
- Interact with my website (via cookies and analytics tools)
4. How I Use Your Data
I use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries and provide quotes
- Communicate with you about your wedding photography
- Manage bookings and contracts
- Improve my website and services
- Meet legal or accounting obligations
I will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, I process your data based on:
- Consent – when you submit an enquiry or contact form
- Contract – when data is needed to provide photography services
- Legal obligation – for tax or accounting purposes
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve my business
6. Data Sharing
Your data may be shared only when necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Accounting or legal professionals
All third parties are required to respect your data and keep it secure.
7. How Long I Keep Your Data
I keep personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Enquiries: up to 12 months
- Client booking information: up to 3 years (for legal and tax purposes)
8. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact me at [email protected]
9. Cookies
My website may use cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve performance and user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, see my Cookie Policy (if applicable).
10. Data Security
I take reasonable steps to protect your personal data using secure systems and procedures. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website.
12. Contact Me
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Photo Excellence
Email: [email protected]