Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26th May 2026

Stephanie Palmer Photography (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Who We Are

We are Stephanie Palmer Photography, a garden, wedding a portrait photography business based in Lewes, United Kingdom.

Our website address is: www.stephaniepalmerphotography.co.uk

You can contact us at: stephaniepalmerphotography@gmail.com

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2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following data:

    •    Your name and email address (when you contact us)

    •    Information provided via contact forms, bookings or DMs

    •    Images that may include identifiable individuals (only with consent)

    •    Technical data like IP address, browser type, and cookies (see Cookie Policy)

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3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

    •    Respond to enquiries or bookings

    •    Provide photography services

    •    Send updates or marketing communications (only with your consent)

    •    Improve our website and services

    •    To maintain Stephanie Palmer Photography's financial records 

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4. Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

    •    Consent – for marketing or use of identifiable images

    •    Contract – to fulfil services you’ve requested

    •    Legitimate interest – to operate our website and understand visitor behaviour

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5. Cookies

We use cookies to analyse website traffic and improve user experience.

Please see our Cookie Policy for more information and how to manage your preferences.

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6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your data with:

    •    Website hosting, analytics providers, image editing platforms, social media platforms and image storage providers (e.g. Google, Pixieset, Adobe, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, iCloud)

    •    Email service providers (e.g. Google), only if you sign up for updates

    •    Accounting software providers

We do not sell your personal information.

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7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

    •    Enquiries: up to 12 months

    •    Clients: up to 6 years for business records (as required by HMRC)

    •    Mailing list: until you unsubscribe

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8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

    •    Access your data

    •    Correct inaccurate data

    •    Request deletion of your data

    •    Object to processing or withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: stephaniepalmerphotography@gmail.com

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9. Complaints

If you are concerned about our use of your data, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

https://ico.org.uk

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.