PRIVACY POLICY — SHOT by JFK


1. Who I am

This website is operated by SHOT by JFK (“I”, “me”, “my”), a wedding photography business based in the United Kingdom.

I am the data controller for the personal data collected through this website and related services.


2. What information I collect

I may collect and process the following personal data:

A. Enquiries (website, email, wedding fairs, referrals)

Name

Email address

Phone number (if provided)

Wedding date

Wedding venue

Information you provide in your message

B. Clients who book services

Contact details (name, email, phone)

Address (if required for contract/invoicing)

Wedding details (date, venue, timeline)

Payment and invoice information

C. Photographs

Images taken during weddings, events, and shoots which may include identifiable individuals

D. Website usage data

Basic analytics (page views, browser type, device type)

Cookies (see Cookies Policy)


3. How I collect your data

Your data is collected when you:

Fill in the contact form on my website

Contact me by email or social media

Speak to me at wedding fairs or events

Book my services

Use my online client galleries (Pixieset)


4. Why I collect your data

I use your personal data for the following purposes:

A. To respond to enquiries

So I can check availability, provide information, and communicate with you.

B. To provide photography services

Including booking, planning, photographing, and delivering your wedding images.

C. To manage my business operations

Including invoicing, contracts, and record keeping.

D. Marketing and portfolio use

Where you have not opted out, I may use selected images to:

Showcase my work on my website

Share on social media

Display in printed materials or portfolios

Use in sample albums or promotional content

You may request that your images are not used for marketing at any time.

Where such a request is made, I will respect it fully and ensure images are not used or are removed where reasonably possible.


5. Lawful basis for processing your data

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following lawful bases:

Contract

To provide photography services once you book me.

Legitimate interests

To:

Respond to enquiries

Run and promote my business

Maintain a portfolio of work

Where I rely on legitimate interests, I always ensure your rights and interests are not overridden.

Consent

Where required, for example:

Specific marketing use requests if applicable in future


6. How I store your data

Your data is stored securely using:

Email systems

CRM systems (client management software)

Pixieset (online gallery delivery platform)

Secure cloud storage and backups

I take reasonable steps to ensure your data is protected against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.


7. How long I keep your data

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Enquiries (not booked)

Typically up to 24 months

Booked clients

Contract, invoice, and service records: up to 6 years (for legal and tax purposes)

Photographs (RAW and edited)

RAW files: retained for a limited period after delivery for backup and service support purposes

Edited final galleries: may be retained longer for portfolio and reprint purposes unless requested otherwise

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.


8. Sharing your data

I do not sell your personal data.

I may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, including:

Email service providers

CRM systems

Pixieset (for gallery delivery and client access)

Accountants or legal advisors (where required)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely.


9. Your data protection rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Object to processing in certain circumstances (including marketing use of images)

Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, you can contact me using the details below.


10. Marketing and portfolio use of images

Where images include identifiable individuals, I may use them for marketing purposes based on legitimate interests.

However:

You may opt out at any time

If you request that your images are not used, I will not use them

If already published, I will remove them where reasonably practical

Your wishes are always respected.


11. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyse website traffic.

For full details, please see the separate Cookies Policy.


12. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.


13. Contact information

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

SHOT by JFK

Email: shotbyjfk@gmail.com