Privacy Policy
Leanne Gardiner Photography
Effective Date: 27 April 2026
Leanne Gardiner Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a UK-based photography business and is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, book our services, or otherwise interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a. Information You Provide Directly
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Event or session details (such as weddings, portraits, or commercial work)
Any other information you provide when contacting us
b. Payment Information
Payments are processed securely via trusted third-party providers. We do not store full payment card details.
c. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and usage data
Cookies and analytics information
2. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contract – to provide photography services you have booked
Legitimate interests – to manage and improve our business and services
Legal obligation – to comply with legal and tax requirements
Consent – where required (for example, certain marketing communications)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Manage bookings and provide photography services
Process payments and issue invoices
Deliver photographs, galleries, and products
Maintain business and financial records
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information with:
Trusted service providers (such as payment processors, gallery delivery systems, and print labs)
Professional advisers (such as accountants or legal advisers)
HM Revenue & Customs or other authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.
5. International Transfers
Where any service providers are based outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as approved contractual clauses.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, and tax obligations.
Photographic images may be retained as part of our professional archive unless otherwise agreed.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data (where applicable)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability (where applicable)
Withdraw consent at any time
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
8. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Leanne Gardiner Photography
Email: info@leannegardinerphotography.co.uk
By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
