privacy policy

Lori Young Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit this website or work with me.
By using this website or my services, you agree to the terms outlined below.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, Lori Young Photography is the “data controller”.

What information I Collect
I may collect and store the following personal information:

- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Postal address
- Information you provide via contact forms or booking questionnaires
- Details relating to your photography booking
- Gallery access information via Pixieset
- Basic website usage data (such as pages visited and time spent on the site)

I only collect information that is needed to provide my services or communicate with you.

How Your Information is Used
Your personal information is used only where necessary and always in line with UK data protection laws. This may include using your information to:

- Respond to enquiries and messages you send via my website or email
- Manage bookings, contracts, and client records
- Deliver online galleries and digital products via Pixieset
- Communicate important information about your photography booking
- Issue invoices, process payments, and maintain financial records
- Improve my website, services, and overall client experience

Your data is used solely for the purposes outlined above. I do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, and it will never be shared unnecessarily with third parties.

Image Galleries (Pixieset)
Client galleries are hosted securely using Pixieset.
Pixieset may process limited personal data on my behalf to provide gallery access, downloads, and ordering functionality.

Pixieset acts as a data processor and complies with UK GDPR standards.

Cookies & Website Analytics
This website uses cookies to help it function properly and to understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may collect:

- IP address
- Browser type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer, although some parts of the site may not function as intended.

How long Your Data is Kept
I retain personal data only for as long as necessary.
- Client booking information is kept for legal and accounting purposes
- Image galleries are stored according to the terms outlined in your contract
- Enquiry data is kept only as long as needed to respond

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information
Your data may be shared only with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:

- Pixieset (gallery hosting)
- My accountant (for financial records)

These providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with the law.

Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

- Access the personal data I hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request the deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please email hello@loriyoungphotography.co.uk.

Children’s Data
As a family photographer, I may process images and information relating to children.
This data is collected only with parental or guardian consent and is handled with particular care.

Data Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your personal data. While no system is 100% secure, every effort is made to safeguard your information.

Links to Other Websites
This website may contain links to third-party sites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the law or my services. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
hello@loriyoungphotography.co.uk