Privacy Notice

Last updated: 21 July 2026

At Barobynett Photography, your privacy is important. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or use our photography services.

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1. Who We Are

Barobynett Photography is a UK-based freelance photography business.

Contact Details

Email: [info@barobynettphotography.co.uk]
Website: [www.barobynettphotography.co.uk]

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2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number and social media handles.

• Booking Details: Session date, location and photography service requested.

• Photographic Content: Images and videos captured during your session.

• Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type and pages visited through cookies or analytics tools.
   

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you.

• Arrange, confirm and deliver photography services.

• Process invoices and payments.

• Deliver your final images.

• Display portfolio images with your consent.

• Improve our website and customer experience.
   

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have agreed to the use of your images for marketing or promotional purposes.

• Contract – where processing is necessary to provide the photography services you have booked.

• Legal Obligation – to comply with tax, accounting and legal requirements.

• Legitimate Interests – to manage and improve our business while respecting your rights and privacy.
   

5. How Your Photos May Be Used

Your photographs will only be published on our website, social media or other promotional material with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time, although this will not affect any lawful use before consent was withdrawn.
 

6. How We Store Your Data

Your personal data is stored securely using password-protected and encrypted devices, along with trusted cloud storage providers where appropriate.

We retain:

• Booking and contact records for up to 6 years to meet legal and tax obligations.

• Image files for the period agreed with you or until they are no longer required for the services provided.
   

7. Sharing Your Data

We never sell or rent your personal data.

We may share limited information with:

• Payment providers (such as Stripe or PayPal).

• Professional printing labs or album suppliers where necessary to fulfil your order.

• HMRC or other authorities where required by law.
   

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Correct inaccurate information.

• Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.

• Restrict or object to certain processing.

• Withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
 

9. Cookies

Our website may use essential cookies and analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies.
 

10. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how your personal data is handled, please contact us using the details above.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO Website: www.ico.org.uk
 

Barobynett Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data fairly, securely and in accordance with UK data protection law.