Privacy Policy
Abigail Thompson Photography
Last updated: 5 November 2026
1. Introduction
Abigail Thompson Photography is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of clients and website visitors in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected.
2. Information We Collect
When you enquire about or book our services, we may collect information including:
Your name, email address and telephone number.
Booking details and photography requirements.
Names and ages of participants, where relevant.
Payment and transaction information.
Photographs and videos taken during sessions.
Information and permissions recorded on our Image & Data Consent / Model Release forms.
Marketing preferences, where provided.
Information may be collected through our website, email, telephone, social media, booking systems and paper or digital forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to respond to enquiries, manage bookings, provide photography services, deliver photographs, process payments and maintain necessary business records.
Depending on the purpose, we process information where necessary to fulfil a contract, comply with legal obligations, pursue legitimate business interests or where appropriate consent has been obtained.
Photographs will only be used for promotional purposes where the appropriate permission has been provided. Promotional permission is optional and does not affect your booking.
4. Storage and Security
Personal information, photographs and consent documentation are stored securely using protected digital devices, physical records and trusted cloud-based services.
Reasonable security measures are used to help prevent unauthorised access, loss or disclosure.
Finished photographs are normally delivered using WeTransfer. Other trusted service providers, including website, cloud storage, payment and communication providers, may process information where necessary to operate the business.
Some providers may process information outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate data protection safeguards will be used as required by law.
We do not sell customer personal information to third parties.
5. How Long We Keep Information
We only retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary.
Original and unedited photographs are normally retained for up to six months following delivery.
Final edited photographs are normally retained for up to twelve months following delivery.
Booking correspondence is normally retained for up to two years.
Financial records are retained for the periods required by law.
Consent forms may be retained while relevant photographic permissions remain in use.
Marketing subscription information is retained while an individual remains subscribed, subject to periodic review.
Information may be retained longer where required for legal or legitimate business purposes.
6. Children's Photographs
Where photography involves children, appropriate information and permissions are obtained from a parent or person with the necessary authority.
Children's photographs are handled with care and will not be used for promotional purposes without appropriate permission.
7. Marketing Communications
Abigail Thompson Photography may send marketing emails, including newsletters, seasonal photography offers, promotions, upcoming sessions and business updates.
Where consent is required, these communications will only be sent to individuals who have opted in.
Marketing emails are optional, and subscribers can unsubscribe at any time.
8. Website Cookies
Our website may use cookies to support essential website functions and, where enabled, analytics or other features.
Where required, visitors will be given appropriate information and choices regarding non-essential cookies.
9. Your Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you may have rights to access, correct or request deletion of your personal information, object to certain processing, restrict its use or withdraw consent where applicable.
To make a request or raise a privacy concern, please contact Abigail Thompson Photography.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
10. Contact Information
Abigail Thompson Photography
First Floor, 28 Middle Street
Consett, County Durham
DH8 5QJ
Website: www.abigailthompsonphotography.co.uk
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes to our services, business practices or legal requirements.