Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Robert Harrison Photography collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit my website, make an enquiry, or book my wedding photography services.
I am committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely, in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who I Am
Business name: Robert Harrison Graphic Design & Photography
Photographer: Robert Harrison
Location: York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Email: info@rob-harrison.co.uk
Website: www.robertharrisonphotography.co.uk
I am the data controller responsible for your personal data.
2. What Personal Data I Collect
I may collect and process the following information:
- Names of couples and/or wedding contacts
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Wedding date and venue
- Enquiry details and messages you send me
- Booking and contract information
- Payment-related information (handled securely by third‑party providers)
- Website usage data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Photographs taken on your wedding day where individuals may be identifiable
3. How I Collect Your Data
Your data is collected when you:
- Fill in a contact or enquiry form on my website
- Email or message me directly
- Book my services
- Sign a contract
- Browse my website (via cookies and analytics tools)
4. How I Use Your Personal Data
I use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide wedding photography services
- Communicate about your booking
- Prepare contracts and invoices
- Deliver galleries and products
- Improve my website and services
- Comply with legal and accounting requirements
I will never sell your data to third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you submit an enquiry or agree to marketing
- Contract – to fulfil your booking
- Legal obligation – for tax and accounting purposes
- Legitimate interests – to run and improve my business
6. Photography & Images
As a wedding photographer, I capture images that may include guests and identifiable individuals.
- Images are used to deliver your gallery
- With consent (via contract), selected images may be used for portfolio, website, blog, and social media
- If you prefer your images not to be used for marketing, this can be agreed in advance
7. How Your Data Is Stored
Your data is stored securely using:
- Password‑protected devices
- Secure cloud storage and gallery delivery platforms
- Encrypted third‑party services where applicable
I only keep your data for as long as necessary:
- Enquiry data: up to 24 months
- Booking and contract data: up to 7 years (legal requirement)
- Images: as outlined in your contract
8. Sharing Your Data
Your data may be shared only with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:
- Online gallery and image delivery platforms
- Accounting and invoicing software
- Website hosting and analytics providers
All third parties are GDPR‑compliant.
9. Cookies
My website uses cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve performance and user experience
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Your 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
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.
11. Third‑Party Links
My website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page
