Privacy Policy

We use your data to:
• Provide and manage portrait sessions, framed products, digital downloads, and vouchers
• Communicate session details, delivery updates, and invoices
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, or support requests
• Market services, only with your consent
• Analyse website usage to improve our service

Last updated: November 2025

At Tom Handbury Photography, your privacy and trust mean everything. I take great care to protect any personal information you share - whether that’s your name, contact details, or the photographs from your session. This policy explains, in clear terms, how your data is collected, used, and kept safe. I believe in openness, respect, and ensuring that every step of your experience - from first enquiry to delivery of your portraits - is handled with care and confidentiality.

Tom Handbury Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Personal Data We Collect

• Contract: Processing is necessary to deliver your booked session and products
• Consent: For marketing emails or using your images in portfolio or social media
• Legal obligation: To maintain accounting/financial records

2. How We Use Your Data

• Name, address, phone number, email
• Booking details and session preferences
• Images captured during sessions
• Payment details (processed securely via Stripe/PayPal/bank)
• Website usage data (cookies, analytics)

3. Legal Basis for Processing

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Personal data may be shared with:
• Trusted third-party labs or framers for production purposes
• IT/website service providers for secure hosting
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, bank) for transaction processing

5. Marketing & Consent

• We only send marketing emails if you opt in.
• You can withdraw consent at any time by emailing info@tomhandbury.co.uk.

6. Retention of Data

• Personal data and images are stored securely for 12 months.
• After this period, digital files may be deleted unless alternative arrangements are agreed.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:
• Access and receive a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Object to processing for marketing purposes
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact info@tomhandbury.co.uk.

8. Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.

9. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and track website analytics. For more information, see our Cookie Notice.

10. Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection:
Email: info@tomhandbury.co.uk
Phone: 07523 538658
Address: 10 Bromley Road, Bingley, BD16 4BU