Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 01/06/2026

At Gary Browning Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”), accessible from www.gb-photos.co.uk, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our photography services.

1. Who We Are

Gary Browning Photography is a photography business providing professional photography services throughout the UK.

Website: https://www.gb-photos.co.uk

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

Email: contact@gb-photos.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

Information You Provide

When you contact us, request a quote, book a photography session, or complete a form on our website, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Postal address
  • Event details
  • Any information you choose to provide

Photography and Image Data

As part of our services, we may collect and process:

  • Photographs and digital images
  • Video footage (where applicable)
  • Metadata associated with images

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referral source

This information helps us improve our website and services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries
  • Provide photography services
  • Process bookings and payments
  • Deliver photographs and digital products
  • Manage customer relationships
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send service-related communications

Where you have provided consent, we may also send marketing communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:

Contractual Necessity

To fulfil our obligations when providing photography services.

Legitimate Interests

To operate and improve our business, website, and customer experience.

Consent

Where you have given us permission to use your information for marketing or specific purposes.

Legal Obligations

Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

5. Use of Photographs

Photographs created during commissioned work may be used for:

  • Portfolio displays
  • Website galleries
  • Social media content
  • Marketing and promotional materials

Where required by law or agreed contractually, we will obtain appropriate consent before using images for promotional purposes.

If you have concerns regarding the use of your images, please contact us.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary to provide our services, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Cloud storage providers
  • Gallery delivery platforms
  • Payment processors
  • Professional advisers
  • Legal or regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are expected to process your information securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

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

  • Provide our services
  • Maintain business records
  • Meet legal, accounting, and tax obligations
  • Resolve disputes

Photography files may be retained for archival and backup purposes unless otherwise agreed.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Cookies

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

Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve website functionality
  • Monitor website performance
  • Analyse visitor behaviour

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Your Rights

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

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

11. Third-Party Links

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

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated revision date.

13. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

Contact Us

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

Gary Browning Photography

Website: https://www.gb-photos.co.uk

Email: contact@gb-photos.co.uk