Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 14 June 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Tom Attridge Photography ("we", "us", "our").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, contact us, book our services, or otherwise interact with us.

Data Controller

For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller is:

Tom Attridge Photography

Email: tomattridgephotography@yahoo.com

Information We Collect

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

Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Event details and booking information
Messages sent through contact forms
Information provided during consultations or enquiries

Client Photography Information

Where you engage our photography services, we may collect:

Photographic images and video footage
Names of individuals featured in photographs
Event-related information
Special requests relating to photography services

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Website usage data
Cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Responding to enquiries
Providing photography services
Managing bookings and contracts
Processing payments
Delivering photographs and galleries
Communicating with clients
Improving our website and services
Maintaining business records
Complying with legal obligations
Marketing our services where permitted by law

Legal Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

Contract

Processing is necessary to fulfil a contract with you or to take steps before entering into a contract.

Legitimate Interests

Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

Running and improving our business
Managing client relationships
Securing our website and systems
Promoting our photography services

Consent

Where required, we will obtain your consent before:

Sending certain marketing communications
Using non-essential cookies
Publishing images where consent is the appropriate legal basis

You may withdraw consent at any time.

Legal Obligation

We may process personal data where necessary to comply with legal obligations.

Photography and Images

As a photography business, we process photographs that may contain identifiable individuals.

Depending on the circumstances, we may use photographs:

To fulfil photography services
To deliver images to clients
For portfolio and promotional purposes
On our website, social media channels, and marketing materials

Where required by law, we will obtain appropriate consent before using photographs for promotional purposes.

Clients may discuss any concerns regarding image usage by contacting us.

Marketing Communications

We may send marketing communications about our services where:

You have provided consent; or
We are otherwise permitted to do so under applicable law.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions included in our emails or contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

Website hosting providers
Cloud storage providers
Online gallery providers
Payment processors
IT and business support providers
Professional advisers (such as accountants or solicitors)
Regulatory authorities where required by law

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Meet contractual obligations
Comply with legal requirements
Resolve disputes
Protect our business interests

Photographs and client records may be retained for a reasonable period for archival, backup, and business purposes unless otherwise agreed.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the following rights:

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Rights relating to automated decision-making

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

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies help us:

Operate our website
Understand website usage
Improve user experience
Measure marketing effectiveness

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:

Unauthorised access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental involvement. Where we knowingly collect information relating to children, we will do so in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the:

Information Commissioner's Office

Website: Information Commissioner's Office

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Tom Attridge Photography

Email: tomattridgephotography@yahoo.com