1. Introduction
AngusStudios (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our services, visit our website, or contact us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who we are
AngusStudios
Photography Services
3. What information we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Event details (e.g. wedding date, location, shoot preferences)
- Photographs and video content taken during sessions
- Communication records (emails, messages, enquiries)
- Website usage data (cookies, analytics)
4. How we collect your data
We collect data when you:
- Contact us via email, website, or social media
- Book a photography session
- Fill in forms on our website
- Interact with our website (cookies/analytics tools)
- Attend a photography session or event
5. How we use your information
We use your data to:
- Provide photography services
- Communicate with you about bookings and enquiries
- Deliver edited images and products
- Process payments and invoices
- Improve our services and website
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
- Share photos only where consent has been given
6. Legal basis for processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Contract (to deliver services you booked)
- Consent (e.g. marketing or photo usage)
- Legal obligation (tax/accounting requirements)
- Legitimate interests (business operations and service improvement)
7. Sharing your information
We do not sell your data.
We may share your information with:
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
- Online galleries or print labs
- IT and website service providers
- Legal or tax authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to handle your data securely.
8. Photography usage and consent
Photographs taken by AngusStudios remain the intellectual property of AngusStudios unless otherwise agreed in writing.
We will only use your images for marketing (website, social media, portfolio) with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
9. Data storage and security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure password-protected systems
- Encrypted storage where applicable
- Limited access to personal data
- Secure backup systems
We retain data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
10. Your data protection rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse website traffic
- Support marketing efforts
You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
12. Third-party links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
14. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact:
AngusStudios