Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Katie Caroline Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and 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, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website or enquire about our photography services.
1. Who We Are
Katie Caroline Photography
Website: www.katiecarolinephotography.co.uk
Email: contactkatiecaroline@gmail.com
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Information You Provide
When you contact us through our website contact forms or communicate directly with us, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Session details
Billing information
Any additional information you choose to provide
Photography Content
As part of providing photography services, we may collect and store:
Photographs and digital image files
Session details and locations
Website Usage Information
Our website uses Google Analytics, which may automatically collect information such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referral sources
This information helps us understand website performance and improve user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Respond to enquiries submitted through our website
Communicate regarding bookings and photography services
Create and issue invoices
Deliver photography services and final images
Maintain business records
Improve website functionality and user experience
As the copyright owner of all images unless otherwise agreed in writing, Katie Caroline Photography may also use photographs for:
Portfolio display
Website content
Social media sharing
Promotional purposes
If you would prefer your images not to be used publicly, this must be requested in writing prior to the session.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal information based on:
Performance of a contract
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations
Consent where applicable
5. Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data and image files from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Client photographs and data may be stored:
On SD cards
On password-protected devices
Within secure Google Drive cloud storage systems
While we take security seriously, no electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Your information may only be shared where necessary with trusted service providers involved in operating the business, such as:
Website hosting providers
Google Drive cloud storage services
Google Analytics
Information may also be disclosed if legally required.
7. Data Retention
Client data and photographs may be retained for business, portfolio, archival, and legal purposes.
We reserve the right to retain and use images for portfolio and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Personal information will only be kept for as long as reasonably necessary.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data where applicable
Restrict or object to certain types of processing
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
contactkatiecaroline@gmail.com
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and gather website usage statistics through Google Analytics.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
11. Marketing Communications
Katie Caroline Photography does not send marketing emails or run advertising campaigns using client personal data.
12. Children’s Privacy
Where photography sessions involve children or minors, consent is expected from a parent or legal guardian.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal requirements or business operations.
Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Katie Caroline Photography
Website: www.katiecarolinephotography.co.uk
Email: contactkatiecaroline@gmail.com
By using this website or booking services with Katie Caroline Photography, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
