Privacy Policy

Jones & Co Photography (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect any personal information you provide when visiting our website or working with us.

Who We Are

We are Jones & Co Photography, a trading style of Fiona Jones Photography, a professional photography business specialising in weddings, corporate events and portraiture.

What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: name, email address, phone number

  • Booking Details: date and location of your event or session

  • Images: photographs or video footage taken during your session or event

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics (via cookies or third-party services like Google Analytics)

  • Payment Details: where required for processing transactions (handled securely via third-party providers)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Communicate with you regarding bookings or enquiries

  • Provide our photography services

  • Deliver galleries, images, and other commissioned work

  • Promote our work

  • Respond to your queries and offer support

  • Analyse website performance and user experience

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we must have a lawful basis for processing your data. We rely on the following:

  • Contract: to provide our photography services and fulfil bookings.

  • Consent: for using images in marketing or promotional materials. Our terms and conditions include for our use of all imagery unless you opt out.

  • Legal Obligation: to meet record-keeping requirements (e.g. tax and accounting).

  • Legitimate Interests: to improve our services, manage enquiries, and analyse website usage.

Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. Your data may be shared with trusted service providers only when necessary to deliver our services, such as:

  • Online gallery platforms

  • Print labs

  • Payment processors

  • Website and email hosting providers

All third parties are required to respect your data and comply with UK data protection laws.

How We Store Your Data

Your data is stored securely on encrypted devices and trusted cloud services. Images and associated documents may be archived unless otherwise agreed.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations.

  • Contact and booking details are normally kept for up to 7 years to comply with tax and accounting requirements.

  • Images may be stored for archival purposes unless otherwise requested.

Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal data relating to children under 16 without parental consent.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask for corrections to be made

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal and contractual obligations)

  • Withdraw consent for use of your images in marketing at any time

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: studio@jonesandco.co

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and analyse how it is used. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites. Once you leave our site, we are not responsible for the protection or privacy of any information you provide on those sites.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please get in touch:

Jones & Co Photography
Email: studio@jonesandco.co