Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 31, 2026

Introduction 

Eilidh's Photography ("I", "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our photography services. 

Information We Collect 

Personal Information 
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you: 
  • Book a photography session
  • Submit a contact form or enquiry
  • Access your client portal
  • Subscribe to marketing communications

This information may include:
  • Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
  • Event details (date, location, type of session)
  • Company or organization name (for commercial bookings)
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

Photographic Content
 
As a photography service, we collect and process photographic images during sessions. These images may include:
  • Individual portraits
  • Group photographs
  • Event photography
  • Images of minors (children under 18)

Children's Privacy
 
Images of children are only captured and processed with explicit parental or guardian consent. We take extra care when handling photographs of minors:
  • Written consent is obtained from parents/guardians before photographing children
  • Parents/guardians have the right to request removal of their child's images at any time

Website Usage Data
 
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information
 
We use the information we collect to:
  • Provide Services: Deliver photography services, manage bookings, and fulfill contractual obligations
  • Communication: Respond to enquiries, send appointment confirmations, and share completed photographs
  • Portfolio & Marketing: Showcase our work (only with explicit consent for identifiable images)
  • Improve Services: Understand how our website is used and improve user experience
  • Marketing: Send promotional materials (only if you've opted in)
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Image Usage & Copyright

Copyright: All photographs taken by Eilidh's Photography remain our copyright. Clients receive a license to use their photographs for personal use.

Portfolio Use: We may wish to use photographs in our portfolio, on our website, or on social media. We will:
  • Seek separate consent for portfolio use of identifiable images
  • Respect any request to remove images from our portfolio at any time

Data Sharing & Disclosure
 
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in these circumstances:
  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate (e.g., web hosting, email services, payment processors)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of business assets

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to keep your information secure and confidential.
 
Data Storage & Security
 
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
  • Secure encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) for data transmission
  • Password-protected client portals
  • Regular security updates and backups
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

Data Retention:
  • Personal booking information: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting purposes
  • Photographs: Retained for up to 12 months after delivery, unless otherwise agreed
  • Marketing consent: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent

Cookies & Tracking Technologies
 
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
 
Your Rights
 
Under data protection law (including GDPR), you have the right to:
  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

For parents/guardians: You have the absolute right to request removal of any photographs of your child from our portfolio, website, or social media at any time.

Marketing Communications
 
You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by:
  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
  • Contacting us directly at info@eilidhsphotography.com
  • Updating your preferences in your client portal

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
 
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending an email notification (for material changes)

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: info@eilidhsphotography.com
Website: www.eilidhsphotography.com 

We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days.