Privacy policy.

Last updated: 11/05/2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how joe march photography collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit joemarchphotography.co.uk to make an enquiry, or book photography services.

I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information I Collect

Information you provide directly

When you contact me through my website, email, or booking enquiries, I may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Project or booking details

  • Location information relevant to your shoot

  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Information collected automatically

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically through website analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

  • General location data

This helps me understand how visitors use the site and improve the experience.

How Your Information Is Used

I use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage bookings and consultations

  • Deliver photography services

  • Share galleries and final images

  • Process invoices and payments where applicable

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Meet legal and accounting obligations

Analytics and Website Hosting

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect certain technical information required for website functionality and security.

I use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and understand visitor behaviour. Google Analytics collects anonymised usage data through cookies.

You can learn more about how Google handles data here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Client Galleries

If applicable, I may use Pixieset to deliver online client galleries and digital image downloads.

If you access a gallery hosted through Pixieset, Pixieset may process personal data such as:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Login activity

  • Download activity

Pixieset processes this information in accordance with its own privacy policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, I process personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Consent – when you submit an enquiry

  • Contract – where processing is necessary to provide agreed photography services

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve my business

  • Legal obligation – where required by law

Data Storage and Security

Your data may be stored securely through trusted third-party platforms including:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Analytics

  • Pixieset (where applicable)

  • Email providers

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Accounting or invoicing software

Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Deliver contracted services

  • Maintain business records

  • Meet legal, tax, and accounting obligations

  • Resolve disputes where necessary

Data that is no longer required is securely deleted.

Sharing Your Information

I do not sell or trade your personal information.

Information may only be shared where necessary with trusted service providers or where required by law.

Cookies

This website uses cookies for:

  • Essential website functionality

  • Website performance monitoring

  • Analytics through Google Analytics

  • Embedded content where applicable

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact me.

Third-Party Services

This website may link to external websites or social media platforms.

I am not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Joe Marchant
Email: jmarchphotography@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.joemarchphotography.co.uk/

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect legal or operational changes.

The latest version will always appear on this page.