Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 27 July 2026
Last Updated: 27 July 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Captured by Paige ("I", "me", "my", or "Captured by Paige"). I am committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit my website, contact me, book my photography services, or otherwise interact with me.

I process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable UK privacy laws.

2. About Captured by Paige

Captured by Paige is an independent UK-based photography business operated by a sole photographer.

3. Personal Information I Collect

Depending on how you use my website or services, I may collect:

Information You Provide

Name

Email address

Telephone number

Postal address (where required)

Event or session details

Messages submitted through contact forms

Information provided when requesting a quote or making a booking

Payment Information

If you make a payment, your payment details are processed securely by my chosen payment provider. I do not store your full payment card details.

Website Usage Information

When you visit my website, I may automatically collect:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Pages visited

Time spent on the website

Referring website

Cookies and similar technologies

4. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information to:

Respond to enquiries

Provide photography services

Manage bookings and appointments

Send quotations and invoices

Deliver photographs and online galleries

Provide customer support

Improve my website and services

Maintain website security

Comply with legal and accounting obligations

Send marketing communications where you have given consent or where permitted by law

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your personal data using one or more of the following lawful bases:

Performance of a contract

Your consent

Compliance with a legal obligation

Legitimate interests, where these do not override your rights and freedoms

6. Marketing

If you choose to subscribe to updates or marketing communications, I may send you information about my services, special offers or photography news.

You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or by contacting me directly.

7. Cookies

My website uses cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly

Remember your preferences

Analyse website traffic

Improve your browsing experience

Where required, I will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Sharing Your Information

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate my business, including:

Website hosting providers

Online gallery delivery platforms

Payment processors

Accounting software providers

Email marketing services

Cloud storage providers

Professional advisers

Government or regulatory authorities where required by law

These providers only process your information where necessary and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. International Transfers

Some service providers I use may process or store personal data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, I ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including UK-approved contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms recognised under UK GDPR.

10. Data Retention

I only retain personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or to meet legal obligations.

Typical retention periods include:

General enquiries: up to 12 months

Booking records, contracts and invoices: up to 7 years for tax and accounting purposes

Photographs: retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide ongoing access to clients, maintain secure backups and fulfil contractual or legal obligations, unless otherwise agreed

When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

11. Photography and Images

As a professional photographer, I create and store photographs of my clients as part of the services I provide.

Photographs may be:

Professionally edited

Delivered through secure online galleries

Securely backed up

Used on my website, social media or in my portfolio only where permission has been given or where this forms part of the agreed contract and is permitted by law

If you have previously given permission for your images to be used for promotional purposes and later wish to discuss this, please contact me.

12. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances

Request restriction of processing

Object to the processing of your personal data

Request the transfer of your personal data where applicable

Withdraw your consent at any time where processing relies on consent

13. Security

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

Although every reasonable effort is made to safeguard your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

14. Children's Privacy

My website is not intended for children under the age of 13.

I do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children unless it is provided by a parent or guardian in connection with a photography booking.

15. Third-Party Websites

My website may contain links to third-party websites.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

16. Complaints

If you believe your personal information has been handled unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, guidance or the way I operate my business.

Any changes will be published on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly.