Privacy Policy

Laura Snow Lewis Photography
Last updated: January 2026

 

1. Who We Are

Laura Snow Lewis Photography

Email: info@laurasnowlewisphotography.com

Website: www.laurasnowlewisphotography.com

We provide professional photography services and sell physical photographic prints and related products.

Data Controller - Laura Lewis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

2. Copyright Notice

All photographs displayed on this website are the exclusive copyright of Laura Snow Lewis Photography and are protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

  • No digital files are sold via this website.
  • Purchased prints and products are for personal use only, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  • Images may not be scanned, copied, altered, reproduced, or used commercially without written permission.
  • Third parties (e.g., magazines, venues, wedding suppliers) must contact us for usage permission.

To request usage rights, please email: info@laurasnowlewisphotography.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

3. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address (for product delivery)
  • Messages sent via contact forms or email
  • Order details

This information is collected when you:

  • Contact us
  • Place an order
  • Request information
  • Enter into a photography services contract

 

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site
  • Referring/exit URLs
  • Cookie data (see Section 7)

This helps us improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

4. What We Use Your Information For

We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfil orders
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide photography services
  • Verify identity if required
  • Manage customer accounts
  • Improve website performance
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with legal obligations

Processing takes place under the lawful bases of contract, consent, and legitimate interest.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

5. Legitimate Interest (Use of Images for Portfolio & Marketing)

Clients hiring us for photography services would reasonably expect that selected images may be used for:

  • Website portfolio
  • Social media
  • Marketing materials
  • Print samples
  • Competition entries

This use is based on legitimate business interest, ensuring we can showcase our work to future clients.

If you prefer your images not to be used, please discuss this during booking or contact us at any time.
In some cases, a copyright buyout fee may apply for fully private galleries.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.

We may share your data only with:

  • Trusted service providers (e.g., print labs, payment processors) who assist in fulfilling your order
  • Website hosting or analytics providers
  • Legal authorities if required by law

All partners operate under GDPR‑compliant agreements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Enable essential website features
  • Improve site performance
  • Enhance security
  • Provide anonymous analytics on visitor behaviour

Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org

If you disable cookies, some website features may not function properly.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

8. Links to External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccuracies in your information
  • Request deletion (where legally appropriate)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data transfer to another provider

To exercise any rights, please contact:
info@laurasnowlewisphotography.com

We will respond within 30 days.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk/ 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Maintain business records

Photography files may be stored for extended periods unless deletion is requested.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

12. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

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