Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website www.anastasiajobson.com (the “Site”) and use our services.

By accessing or using our Site and services, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide when filling out contact forms, booking sessions, or communicating with us directly.
Payment Information: When you book a session with us, we may collect payment details such as credit/debit card information or bank details (processed through secure third-party payment processors).
Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you interact with our website through cookies and tracking technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.
Photographs and Other Media: If you book a portrait session, we may collect photographs, videos, or other media from your session, as well as other content you may share with us.
Cookies: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide you with the services you have requested, including booking sessions and delivering photographic products.
To communicate with you regarding your bookings, orders, and inquiries.
To process payments for the services provided.
To improve the functionality and performance of our website.
To send marketing materials (if you have opted in), including newsletters or promotional offers.
To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

3. Third-Party Services

We use various third-party services to enhance our website and improve user experience. These services may collect personal data for different purposes, including:

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses, browser types, pages viewed, and time spent on the website. This information is used to improve the performance of our website and understand our audience better. For more information, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Social Media: If you interact with us via social media platforms, we may collect data from those platforms based on your interactions.
WordPress Plugins: We may use various plugins (e.g., contact forms, booking systems, etc.) that collect personal data. These plugins are designed to operate in accordance with our privacy policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity on our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

With service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business (such as payment processors, web hosting services, automated spam detection services, and marketing platforms).
If required by law or to comply with legal obligations, we may disclose your information to governmental authorities or other parties.
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. For example, we may retain contact and booking information for future reference or marketing purposes, but you can request that your data be deleted at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another service provider.
Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain cases, including direct marketing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any updated policies on this page with a new effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Anastasia Jobson Photography
hello@anastasiajobson.com