Privacy Policy

LucyD Photography
Last updated: August 2025

At LucyD Photography, I take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how I collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. What Information I Collect

When you get in touch or book a session, I may collect the following information:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Home or shoot location address (if relevant)
Session details (dates, times, preferences)
Images taken during your session
Social media handles (if you tag or interact with LucyD Photography online)

2. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used for:

Communicating about your booking
Organising your session
Editing and delivering your images
Sending invoices or receipts
Sharing select images on social media or marketing (with consent)
Following up with offers or updates (if you've agreed to hear from me)

3. Marketing and Social Media Use

I may use your photos on my website, social media, or printed materials to showcase my work.
If you have any preferences or do not wish specific images to be shared, please let me know before or during your session.

4. Storing Your Data

Your data is stored securely:

Digitally (on password-protected devices and secure cloud services)
Paper forms (if used) are kept locked and shredded when no longer needed
I retain client details and photo backups for up to 2 years, unless you request deletion sooner.

5. Sharing Your Data

I do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, unless legally required or with your explicit consent (e.g. print labs or publication permissions).

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you
Ask for your data to be corrected or deleted
Withdraw consent for image use at any time (though images already used may not be removed retroactively in all cases)
Lodge a complaint with the ICO if you believe your data has been misused

7. Cookies and Website Use

If you visit lucydphotography.co.uk (or any domain I own), standard cookies may be used to improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Contact Me

For any questions about your data or this privacy policy, please contact:
Lucy Dawlish
Email: lucydphotography@protonmail.com
(Business address available on request)