Last updated: June 2026

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Introduction

At Taken by Jess Photography, I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, how I store it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

 

Data Controller

Business Name: Taken by Jess Photography

Email: takenbyjessphotography@gmail.com

Website: www.takenbyjess.co.uk

Location: Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

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What Information I Collect

I may collect the following personal information:

• Your name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Postal address (where required)

• Children's names and ages (if you choose to provide them)

• Photography session details

• Images created during your photography session

• Account information (where online payments have been made to cover the cost of photography)

• Website usage information through cookies and analytics

 

How I Collect Your Information

I collect information when you:

• Complete a contact form

• Book a photography session

• Subscribe to my email newsletter

• Send me an email or social media message

• Browse my website

 

How I Use Your Information

I use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Manage and deliver photography sessions

• Receive payments

• Deliver online galleries and digital images

• Communicate with you about your booking

• Send newsletters or marketing emails (only if you have opted in)

• Improve my website and advertise my services

• Meet legal and accounting obligations

 

I will only process your personal data where I have a lawful basis for doing so.

 

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Contract – to provide photography services you have booked

• Consent – for marketing emails and where permission is required

• Legitimate Interests – to run and improve my business

• Legal Obligation – to comply with tax and legal requirements

 

Photography Images

The photographs created during your session are personal data.

Images may be used for:

• Delivering your gallery

• Backing up and archiving your photographs

• Portfolio use

• Website and social media marketing

• Advertising materials

 

Images may be used for marketing purposes, unless you have requested otherwise. If you have given permission to share your imahes, you can withdraw this permission at any time for future use by contacting me.

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Email Marketing

If you subscribe to my newsletter, I may send occasional emails about:

• Seasonal sessions

• Mini sessions

• Special offers

• Business updates

 

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

 

Cookies

My website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies may:

• Remember your preferences

• Analyse website traffic

• Help improve website performance

• Support marketing and advertising activities

 

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

Third-Party Services

I may use trusted third-party providers including:

• Website hosting providers

• Online gallery providers

• Payment processors

• Email marketing services

• Google Analytics

• Social media platforms

 

These providers may process personal information on my behalf and have their own privacy policies.

 

How Long I Keep Your Information

I retain personal information only for as long as necessary.

Typically:

• Client correspondence: up to 6 years

• Contracts and invoices: 6 years for tax and accounting purposes

• Photography images: retained unless otherwise agreed or requested

• Marketing subscriptions: until you unsubscribe

 

How Your Information Is Stored

I take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. Information may be stored securely on password-protected computers and encrypted cloud storage services.

 

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information where applicable

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.

 

Children's Data

Photography sessions often involve children. Personal information relating to children is collected only through a parent or legal guardian and solely for the purpose of providing photography services.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this website.