PRIVACY POLICY

Karolina Monteith Photography

Karolina Monteith Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how your data is collected, used, and stored when you visit this website or book a photography session.

WHO I AM

Karolina Monteith Photography
Newmarket, Suffolk
Email: karolinamonteith@gmail.com

For the purposes of data protection law, Karolina Monteith Photography is the data controller of your personal information.

WHAT INFORMATION I COLLECT

I may collect and store the following information:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Home address (if provided)

  • Details submitted through enquiry forms, booking forms, or model call forms

  • Information shared via email or social media

  • Images taken during your photography session

HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED

Your personal information is used only when necessary, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Booking and managing photography sessions

  • Delivering galleries and final images

  • Communicating important session information

  • Providing client support

  • Sending occasional updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)

Your information will never be sold, shared, or traded with third parties for marketing purposes.

PHOTOGRAPHS & IMAGE USE

Images created during your session may be used for:

  • Portfolio

  • Website

  • Social media

  • Marketing and promotional materials

If you prefer your images to remain private, please notify me in writing before your session.

HOW YOUR DATA IS STORED

Your personal data is stored securely using trusted third-party platforms, including:

  • Squarespace (website and contact forms)

  • Email services

  • Online gallery providers

Reasonable measures are taken to protect your information from unauthorised access.

HOW LONG YOUR DATA IS KEPT

  • Enquiry information is kept for business communication purposes

  • Client galleries and images are archived for up to one year

  • Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at:
📧 karolinamonteith@gmail.com

COOKIES

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CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

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

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please get in touch:

📧 karolinamonteith@gmail.com