Nick Thake Photography Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including (but not limited to):

  • Your name, address, phone number, and email address.
  • Event details such as wedding dates, venues, and participating vendors.
  • Images, video recordings, and audio captured during photography/videography sessions.
  • Payment and billing information.
  • Website enquiry form data, cookies, and usage analytics (through platforms such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel).

We only collect information necessary to provide our services and communicate with you effectively.


2. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

  • Submit an enquiry or booking form.
  • Engage our photography or videography services.
  • Communicate via email, phone, or social media.
  • Participate in marketing, giveaways, or competitions.

We may also collect limited public information about vendors or venues to accurately credit collaborations.


3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Provide photography and videography services.
  • Communicate about bookings, quotes, and deliverables.
  • Process payments and issue invoices.
  • Deliver digital files and galleries.
  • Promote our work (with your consent) on our website, social media, and marketing materials.
  • Comply with legal obligations and business record-keeping.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g. album printers, gallery hosts, cloud storage, payment processors).
  • Contractors or second shooters working under confidentiality agreements.
  • Law enforcement or regulators if required by law.

We will never sell or rent your personal information to any third party.


5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from misuse, loss, and unauthorised access.

Digital files are stored on archive quality 3.5in hard drives and password-protected systems.

Client galleries may be hosted on third-party platforms (e.g. Pixieset, Google Drive, Dropbox) that use industry-standard encryption.


6. Data Retention

Raw image files and project archives are typically retained for up to 1 years after delivery, after which they may be securely deleted.

Edited deliverables may be retained longer for portfolio, warranty, or re-delivery purposes unless you request deletion.


7. Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us in writing.

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, subject to identity verification.


8. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and measure engagement.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.


9. Consent and Image Use

By booking with Nick Thake Photography, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described.

You may opt-out of your images being used for marketing or promotional purposes at any time by notifying us in writing.