Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04/06/2026

Nicki Marsh Photography is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Nicki Marsh Photography is a pet photography service based in the United Kingdom.

Contact details:
Email: nicki@nmarshphotography.co.uk

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

  • Name, email address, and telephone number

  • Booking and enquiry details

  • Information about your pet(s)

  • Billing and payment information

  • Communications between you and us

  • Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Data (Lawful Basis)

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your data. We use your information for:

  • Contractual purposes – to respond to enquiries, manage bookings, and deliver services

  • Legal obligations – for financial records and compliance

  • Legitimate interests – to improve services and maintain business operations

  • Consent – for marketing communications and use of images (where applicable)

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • IT and website service providers

  • Professional advisers (if necessary)

  • Authorities where required by law

All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.

5. Photography and Image Use

Photographs taken during sessions may include your pet and, in some cases, you.

We will only use images for:

  • Portfolio (website and social media)

  • Marketing materials

We will ask for your consent before using images, and you can withdraw this consent at any time.

6. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using appropriate technical and organisational measures. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary, including:

  • Legal/tax requirements (typically up to 6 years)

  • Business and record-keeping purposes

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data

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

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Data portability (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Complaints

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

ICO website:https://www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.