Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 2025
1. Introduction
Victoria Nixon Photography (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you share with us through our website (www.victorianixonphotography.com), email communications, and photography sessions.
By using this website or booking a photography session, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact details: Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Booking information: Details related to your photoshoot, such as session type, location, and preferences.
- Images: Photographs taken during your session and any images shared with you via online galleries or proofing systems.
- Payment information: Only limited details necessary to process your booking (note: full card data is not stored).
- Technical data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and how you use our website (via cookies).
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used to:
- Respond to enquiries and manage your bookings.
- Deliver your photography session and provide access to images.
- Send information about your session, orders, or updates related to your booking.
- Improve our website and customer experience.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
We will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. How We Store Your Data
All data is stored securely on password-protected systems and servers. Photographs and client records are retained for as long as necessary for business and legal purposes.
If you would like your data to be deleted sooner, please contact us directly.
5. Sharing Your Data
We may share limited data with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, such as:
- Online gallery and proofing platforms.
- Professional printing labs.
- Payment processors.
- Website hosting providers.
These partners are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purpose of providing their service.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to help improve your browsing experience. These small text files are stored on your device to remember your preferences and analyse site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the website may not function properly as a result.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Victoria Nixon Photography
Email: vicky@victorianixonphotography.com
Website: www.victorianixonphotography.com
Address: Hampton Hill, TW12 1DW
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.