Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
At Paul Kaye Photography, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our photography services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in various ways, including:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, wedding date, and event details when you submit an enquiry or book our services.
- Payment Information: Credit card details or bank information for processing payments (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
- Images and Media: Photographs captured during your wedding or event, which may include images of you and your guests.
- Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our photography services
- To communicate with you about your booking, timeline, and delivery of images
- To process payments and send invoices
- To deliver your online gallery and digital files
- To improve our website and services
- To send promotional materials and updates (with your consent)
- To display portfolio work on our website, social media, and marketing materials
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages you visit on our site
- Time spent on each page
- Your approximate geographic location
- How you arrived at our site
This data helps us improve user experience and is processed in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve site functionality
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some features of the website.
5. Image Usage and Consent
As a wedding photographer, we capture images that tell the story of your special day:
- We retain copyright ownership of all photographs captured
- We reserve the right to use select images for portfolio, website, social media, and marketing purposes
- If you or your guests prefer not to be featured in our marketing materials, please notify us in writing prior to your event
- We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate privacy requests while maintaining the integrity of our documentary style
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, gallery delivery, payment processing, and email communication
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- All digital files are stored on encrypted drives and secure cloud storage
- Online galleries are password protected and only accessible via unique links
- Website connections are secured with SSL encryption
- Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Online galleries remain active for 9 months from delivery
- Archived images are retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
- Contact and booking information is retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes
9. Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request that your images not be used for marketing purposes
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Paul Kaye Photography
Email: paul@paulkayephoto.com
Phone: 0404-067-315
Address: Northcote, VIC 3070, Australia