Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 28 March 2025
Last Updated: 28 March 2025
Welcome to WHTee Photography (“we”, “us”, or “our”). Your privacy is very important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when using our website and services.
This website is compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are
WHTee Photography is a wedding photography service based in the United Kingdom. We capture, edit, and deliver photographic content for weddings and related events. Our website address is: www.whteephotography.co.uk.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact:
📧 info.whteephotography@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Contact Information – such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address

Event Details – including wedding date, venue, and schedule

Photography Content – images and videos captured during events

Website Usage Data – IP address, browser type, device information, and usage statistics through cookies and analytics tools

Enquiry Details – any information you voluntarily submit via contact forms or emails

3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data in the following ways:

Directly from you – when you complete our contact form, email us, or provide details for your photography booking

Through your use of our website – via cookies, forms, and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide quotes

Deliver photographic services and communicate throughout your booking

Process payments and manage contracts

Share final galleries and products

Maintain internal records for business purposes

Improve our website and services via usage analytics

Share featured weddings or testimonials (with your explicit permission)

5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:

Contractual Obligation – to provide the services you request

Legitimate Interests – to improve our services and operate the business efficiently

Consent – for marketing purposes or publishing images online (you can withdraw consent at any time)

Legal Obligation – to comply with accounting or legal requirements

6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share it with:

Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. gallery hosting, email platforms, cloud storage)

Payment processors (e.g. Stripe or PayPal)

Legal or regulatory bodies when required to comply with the law

All third parties are bound by strict data protection obligations and will only use your data to the extent necessary to provide their services.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, this is:

Enquiry data – 1 year

Client data and photos – up to 7 years for business record-keeping

Images shared online – until you request removal or withdraw consent

8. Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Correct inaccuracies in your data

Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

Object to or restrict how we use your data

Withdraw consent at any time

Request transfer of your data to another provider

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info.whteephotography@gmail.com.

9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
For more information, see our [Cookie Policy] (if applicable).

10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g. gallery delivery platforms or social media). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites.

11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encrypted storage, and password protection.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The latest version will always be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it from time to time.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this policy or your data, please contact:
Tee – WHTee Photography
📧 info.whteephotography@gmail.com
🌐 www.whteephotography.co.uk