Privacy Policy

Last updated: Wednesday 6 of August 2025

Welcome to [Laura Laine Photography. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Laura Laine Photography
Email: contact@lauralainephptpgraphy.co.uk
Phone: +44 7538 366182
Website: https://www.lauralainephotography.co.uk | https://www.lauralainephotography.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

From Website Visitors:

  • Name and contact details (when submitted via contact forms or email)

  • IP address and browsing behaviour via cookies

From Clients (Weddings, Portraits, etc.):

  • Full names of clients and subjects

  • Contact details (email, phone, address)

  • Event details (date, venue, guest information)

  • Photos and videos of the event or session

  • Any correspondence or agreements related to services

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Communicate with you about your enquiry or booking

  • Deliver agreed photographic services

  • Fulfil our contractual obligations

  • Edit, store, and deliver your images

  • Display images on our portfolio (only with your explicit consent)

  • Maintain financial records for legal and tax obligations

  • Improve our website and services

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases to process your data:

  • Contract – to deliver the services you’ve requested

  • Consent – for marketing or using images for our portfolio (explicit and revocable)

  • Legal obligation – for accounting and tax purposes

  • Legitimate interests – to manage our business efficiently (e.g., backups, scheduling)

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with:

  • Professional printing labs or album suppliers (to deliver your products)

  • Cloud-based storage or editing services (e.g., online galleries)

  • Legal or regulatory authorities (if required)

  • Our website/email/CRM providers under secure agreements

All third-party services are GDPR-compliant or have suitable data protection safeguards.

6. Image Use and Consent

We may request to use selected images for our portfolio, website, social media, or competitions.
We will only do so with your prior written or electronic consent.
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

7. Data Storage and Retention

Your data is securely stored on password-protected devices and/or encrypted cloud services. We retain:

  • Contact and booking data for up to 7 years (for tax/accounting purposes)

  • Photographs for up to 5 years, unless agreed otherwise

  • Consent forms and contracts for as long as legally required

You can request early deletion of your data or images unless we are legally obligated to retain it.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request erasure (“the right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

UK ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk/

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