Do you travel and which areas do you cover?

Yes. I photograph across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Dorchester, Southampton, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Surrey and throughout the South and South-West of England.

What are your opening hours and how can I contact you?

I’m open Monday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00. Phone: 07714 499848. Email: bynataliaoconnor@gmail.com.

Do you offer studio and on-location sessions?

Yes. I offer studio photography as well as on-location sessions for portraits, maternity, children, couples and events.

Personal data processing policy. Natalia O’Connor Bournemouth Photographer

Privacy & Cookies Policy

Website: https://nataliaoconnor.com/

Email: bynataliaoconnor@gmail.com

Last updated: 20.11.2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how Natalia O’Connor Photography (“I”, “me”, “my”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit https://nataliaoconnor.com/ or contact me regarding photography services.

Your privacy is extremely important to me. I follow these core principles:

I only collect personal data that is necessary.
I do not sell or rent your personal data.
I only share your data when required by law or to fulfil my contract with you.
I protect your data through technical and organisational measures.
You remain in control of your personal information at all times.

This policy applies to all visitors, users, clients, and subscribers.

2. Who I Am

Business Name: Natalia O’Connor Photography
Website: https://nataliaoconnor.com/
Email: bynataliaoconnor@gmail.com

I am the Data Controller responsible for your personal information under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

3. What Personal Data I Collect

I may collect and process the following information:

3.1 Information you give voluntarily

Name
Email address
Phone number
Event details (e.g., wedding date, venue)
Baby’s date of birth (for newborn photography)
Home address (if relevant for contracts/invoices)
Messages and enquiries
Any other information you choose to provide

3.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, cookies and analytics tools may collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
Clicks and interactions

3.3 Comments

If you leave a comment:

Name (as provided)
Email
IP address
Browser user-agent

4. Why I Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

Your data is collected for the following purposes:

4.1 To provide photography services

Legal basis: Contract

I need certain information to respond to your enquiry, prepare a contract, deliver your photography session, and send your images.

4.2 To respond to enquiries

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

4.3 To send updates or marketing (optional)

Legal basis: Consent

I may send occasional updates, special offers, or relevant photography information only if you have explicitly opted in.
You may unsubscribe at any time.

4.4 Website analytics, functionality and security

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

This helps me improve the website and provide a better user experience.

5. How I Use Your Data

I may use your data to:

Respond to your messages and enquiries
Prepare quotes, contracts, or invoices
Provide and deliver photography services
Send galleries and products
Maintain internal records
Improve website performance and user experience
Send marketing emails if you have consented

I do not:
❌ sell your information
❌ share your information with third parties for marketing
❌ use your data for automated decision-making

6. How Long I Keep Your Data

Client images: kept for the duration specified in your photography contract, after which they are deleted unless otherwise agreed.
Enquiries/contact forms: kept for 6 months.
Analytics data: kept for 12 months.
Marketing list: until you unsubscribe.
Comments: kept indefinitely unless removed.
Client records (contracts, invoices): retained for 6 years to comply with UK tax law.

7. Sharing Your Data

I only share your data when necessary:

7.1 Service Providers (Data Processors)

Examples may include:

Website hosting
Email hosting
Online gallery providers
Backup and storage services
Payment processors

These providers operate under data protection agreements.

7.2 Legal Requirements

I may disclose data if required:

By law
By court order
To protect my legal rights
To prevent fraud or misuse

I do not share your data with advertisers or third parties unrelated to service delivery.

8. Website Cookies

This website uses cookies for:

functionality
analytics
remembering preferences
security
performance

When you first visit the site, you will see a cookie consent banner—you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.

8.1 What cookies do

Cookies may:

Recognise your device
Remember preferences
Improve site speed
Allow secure login features
Track anonymous usage patterns

8.2 Refusing cookies

You can block cookies through your browser settings.
Be aware that some features may not work properly without them.

8.3 Google Analytics

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.

Google may store cookies on your device.
No personally identifiable information is collected.

Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

9. Email Newsletter (If Used)

If you subscribe:

Your name and email address are stored securely
Emails may contain tracking (open rates, clicks)
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email

I comply with:

UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

Data is never shared with third parties for marketing.

10. Contact & Communication

If you contact me through the website:

You do so at your own discretion
Your information is kept secure and private
It is used only to respond to your enquiry or provide services
It is never shared without legal basis or permission

While I take every measure to secure form submissions, I advise users that email transmission is never 100% risk-free.

11. External Links

This website may contain links to external websites.
I cannot control or guarantee:

their content
their security
their privacy practices

You click external links at your own risk.

12. Social Media Platforms

If you interact with me on social media:

Your interactions are governed by the platform’s privacy policy
I will never request sensitive data through public channels
Private matters should be discussed via email or phone
Social sharing buttons may track interactions

13. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request a copy of your data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Move your data to another service (“data portability”)

To exercise any of these rights, email:
bynataliaoconnor@gmail.com

If you are unhappy with my handling of your data, you may complain to:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk/

14. Security of Your Data

I take data protection seriously and use:

Secure servers
SSL encryption
Password-protected systems
Regular maintenance
Restricted access to your files

While no system is entirely free of risk, I strive to protect your information to the highest reasonable standard.

15. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy & Cookies Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in:

laws
services
technology
business practices

Updates will be posted on this page.
Continued use of the website means you accept the updated policy.

Resources & Further Information