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Privacy & Image Usage

Last Updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

Holly Spengler Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information and photographs with care, professionalism and respect.

This Privacy & Image Usage Policy explains how personal data and photographic images are collected, used, stored and protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable legislation.

For the purposes of data protection law, Holly Spengler Photography is the Data Controller.

Contact Details

Holly Spengler Photography
Flattermaker House
Sugarswell Business Park
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 6HW

Telephone: 07525 338033
Email: info@hollyspenglerphotography.co.uk
Website: www.hollyspenglerphotography.co.uk


2. Information Collected

When you enquire about or book a photography session, I may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address (where required)
  • Session and booking details
  • Information relating to family members, children, preferences or session requirements
  • Payment and invoicing information
  • Communication records
  • Photographic images created during your session

When you visit the website, certain technical information may also be collected automatically through cookies, server logs and analytics tools.


3. How Information Is Collected

Information may be collected when you:

  • Complete website contact forms
  • Book a photography session
  • Contact me by email, telephone, social media or post
  • Purchase products or services
  • Subscribe to marketing communications
  • Use or browse the website

Technical website data may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.


4. How Your Information Is Used

Personal information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Manage bookings and appointments
  • Deliver photography services
  • Prepare and fulfil contracts
  • Create and provide access to online galleries
  • Process payments and invoices
  • Deliver purchased products and digital images
  • Maintain customer service records
  • Facilitate future orders and reprints
  • Send service-related communications
  • Meet legal, accounting and tax obligations
  • Improve website performance and user experience

Your personal information will never be sold, rented or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.


5. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed where necessary for:

  • Performing a contract with you
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests, including operating and promoting the business
  • Consent, where consent is required

Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw it at any time.


6. Image Storage & Security

Protecting your photographs is a priority.

Images and personal information are stored using secure, password-protected systems and reputable professional service providers.

Appropriate technical and organisational measures are implemented to reduce the risk of unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or misuse.

Access to client information is limited to individuals who require it for legitimate business purposes and who are subject to confidentiality obligations.


7. Confidentiality of Client Images

All client photographs are treated as private and confidential.

Images will not be sold, licensed, disclosed, distributed or supplied to third parties without lawful reason or client permission.

Many clients prefer their family photographs to remain private, and these wishes are fully respected.

If you have specific privacy concerns or requirements regarding your images, please discuss these before or during your session.

Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your preferences.


8. Portfolio, Website & Social Media Use

As a photographer, sharing selected work helps prospective clients understand my style and services.

However, I fully respect that not every client wishes for their images to be displayed publicly.

Photographs may be used for:

  • Website portfolio
  • Social media channels
  • Blog articles
  • Marketing materials
  • Printed promotional materials
  • Photography competitions
  • Professional education and training

only where appropriate permission has been provided.

You may decline permission without affecting the service you receive.

You may also change your image usage preferences at any time by contacting Holly Spengler Photography.


9. Children’s Photographs

The privacy and safety of children are taken extremely seriously.

Where photographs include children, public sharing or promotional use will only occur where appropriate consent has been provided by a parent or legal guardian.

No identifying personal information relating to children will be published alongside photographs without explicit consent.


10. Online Galleries

Online galleries may be provided for image viewing, selection and delivery.

Where galleries are used:

  • Access may be password protected
  • Gallery links should be treated as confidential
  • Access should only be shared with individuals authorised by the client
  • Clients are responsible for anyone with whom they choose to share access

Whilst reasonable security measures are used, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Holly Spengler Photography cannot accept responsibility for unauthorised access resulting from gallery links or passwords being shared by clients.

Clients are encouraged to download purchased images promptly and maintain their own backup copies.


11. Third-Party Service Providers

Trusted third-party providers may be used to support business operations, including:

  • Online gallery services
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Payment processors
  • Accounting software providers
  • Email service providers
  • Website hosting providers

These providers are carefully selected and are expected to maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.


12. Data Retention

Personal information and photographs will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfil contractual obligations
  • Provide customer support
  • Facilitate future orders and reprints
  • Meet legal, tax and accounting requirements
  • Maintain business records

After this period, information may be securely deleted, anonymised or archived.

Clients should not assume photographs will be retained indefinitely and should maintain their own backup copies of purchased digital images.


13. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal data where applicable
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Request transfer of your personal data where legally applicable
  • Withdraw consent where consent is relied upon

Requests should be submitted in writing to:

info@hollyspenglerphotography.co.uk

Most requests will be responded to within one month.

If you are dissatisfied with how your personal information is handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).


14. Cookies

The website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website performance and enhance user experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website features.


15. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites.

Holly Spengler Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourages visitors to review their privacy policies separately.


16. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legislation, technology or business practices.

The most current version will always be available on the Holly Spengler Photography website.


17. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy & Image Usage Policy or would like further information about how your personal data or photographs are stored and used, please contact:

Holly Spengler Photography
Email: info@hollyspenglerphotography.co.uk

Your trust is greatly valued, and every effort is made to ensure your memories, personal information and photographs are handled securely, professionally and respectfully.

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