Privacy Policy – Samantha Lowe Photography
Effective Date: 1st January 2026
Business Name: Samantha Lowe Photography
Business Owner: Samantha Lowe
Email: info@photographybysamanthalowe.co.uk
Website: www.photographybysamanthalowe.co.uk
1. Introduction
Samantha Lowe Photography is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy applies to all services provided by Samantha Lowe Photography, including wedding and event photography.
By using this website or booking photography services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Name(s)
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Event details (venue, date, schedule, guest information)
- Information via enquiry forms
- Contract and payment information
- Correspondence via email or messaging
Photographic Images
- Photographs taken at weddings, events, or other sessions that may identify you or attendees.
Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data (via cookies)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide photography services for weddings and events
- Send contracts and invoices
- Deliver galleries and products
- Communicate before and after your event
- Maintain business records
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under:
- Contractual obligation – to provide booked services
- Legitimate interests – to run and grow our business
- Legal obligation – for tax/accounting requirements
- Consent – where required, for example marketing emails
Photographs of weddings/events are processed under legitimate interest as part of delivering services.
5. Sharing Your Data
Your data may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:
- Online gallery providers
- Album or print suppliers
- Accounting software providers
- Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
- CRM or booking systems
- IT service providers
All third parties must handle your data securely and in accordance with UK data protection laws.
6. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using password-protected systems and reputable service providers.
Images and client info may be stored:
- Secure hard drives
- Cloud storage platforms
- Business management systems
We take steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
- Contracts and invoices: 6 years (HMRC compliance)
- Client communications: up to 6 years
- Wedding/event photographs: retained indefinitely unless requested otherwise
For image removal requests, contact info@photographybysamanthalowe.co.uk
8. Portfolio & Social Media Use
We may use photographs of your wedding or event for portfolio, marketing, social media, or website purposes.
- Consent: Only if you have given explicit consent.
- Anonymity: If preferred, identifiable images will be excluded.
- Removal: Withdrawn consent leads to image removal online as soon as reasonably possible.
9. Website Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse website traffic
- Enable contact forms
Browser settings can be adjusted to refuse cookies.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data
- Object to processing
- Request restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent, where applicable
Exercise rights via info@photographybysamanthalowe.co.uk
Complaints can also be made to ICO: https://ico.org.uk/
11. Marketing
Marketing emails are only sent if opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time via email links.
12. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be on our website.
