Last Updated: April 2026
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.
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
When you enquire about or book a photography session, I may collect:
When you visit the website, certain technical information may also be collected automatically through cookies, server logs and analytics tools.
Information may be collected when you:
Technical website data may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
Personal information may be used to:
Your personal information will never be sold, rented or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Personal data is processed where necessary for:
Where consent is relied upon, you may withdraw it at any time.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
Online galleries may be provided for image viewing, selection and delivery.
Where galleries are used:
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.
Trusted third-party providers may be used to support business operations, including:
These providers are carefully selected and are expected to maintain appropriate security and privacy standards.
Personal information and photographs will only be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
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.
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.