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Rachel Rawson Photography – Privacy Policy

​​Last Updated: May 2026

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At Rachel Rawson Photography, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website or contacting Rachel Rawson Photography, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

 

1. Who We Are

Rachel Rawson Photography is a UK-based photography business providing photography services including, but not limited to:

  • Wedding photography

  • Event photography

  • Portrait photography

  • Actor headshots

  • Commercial and creative photography shoots

For the purpose of UK data protection law, Rachel Rawson Photography is the “data controller” of your personal information.

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

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Information You Provide Directly

This may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Postal address

  • Event details

  • Booking information

  • Payment information

  • Information submitted through contact forms or enquiries

 

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage bookings and photography services

  • Communicate regarding your session or event

  • Deliver photographs and related services

  • Process payments and invoices

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

  • Send marketing communications where consent has been provided

We will only use your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR.

 

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to provide photography services you have requested

  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business and services

  • Legal obligation – to comply with tax, accounting, or legal requirements

  • Consent – for marketing communications or where required for image usage

 

5. Photography and Image Use

Photographs taken during sessions or events may contain identifiable individuals.

Rachel Rawson Photography may use selected images for:

  • Portfolio display

  • Website galleries

  • Social media

  • Marketing and promotional materials

We will seek appropriate permission where required, particularly for commercial use or where consent is legally necessary.

Clients may request that certain images are not used publicly by notifying us in writing.

 

6. Data Storage and Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

Your information may be stored securely through:

  • Password-protected devices

  • Secure cloud storage providers

  • Professional photography delivery platforms

  • Accounting and invoicing software

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal obligations.

 

7. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted third-party providers where necessary to operate the business, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Online gallery or image delivery services

  • Payment processors

  • Accountants or legal advisers

  • Email marketing platforms

All third parties are expected to process personal information securely and in accordance with UK data protection law.

 

8. Cookies

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

Cookies may include:

  • Essential website functionality cookies

  • Analytics cookies

  • Performance cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • The right to access your personal information

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data

  • The right to request deletion of your data

  • The right to restrict processing

  • The right to object to processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact Rachel Rawson Photography using the contact details below.

 

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

 

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Rachel Rawson Photography
United Kingdom
Email: rachrawson88@gmail.com

 

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your data has been handled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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13. Changes to This Policy

Rachel Rawson Photography reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

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