Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22nd March 2026

Simona Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled safely, transparently, and lawfully.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit https://www.simonavphoto.com/ or contact us regarding photography services.

Who We Are

Business name: Simona Photography
Website: https://www.simonavphoto.com/
Email: hello@simonavphoto.com

Simona Photography is the data controller responsible for your personal information.

Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary to respond to enquiries and provide photography services.

This may include:

• Your name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Details about your photography enquiry

• Event or session information you provide

If you book photography services, we may also collect:

• Address or location details

• Contract information

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, some information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited on the website

• Referral sources (such as search engines)

This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve the experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Respond to enquiries submitted through the website

• Provide information about photography services

• Manage bookings and photography sessions

• Prepare contracts and booking confirmations

• Communicate with you regarding your enquiry or booking

• Improve our website and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google.

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information such as:

• pages visited

• time spent on pages

• approximate geographic location

• device type and browser information

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. The data collected is anonymous and used only to analyse website performance and improve the user experience. You can learn more about how Google processes data here: https://policies.google.com/privacy You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyse website traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Cookies may include:

• Essential cookies
  Necessary for the website to function properly.

• Analytics cookies
  Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Consent
  When you submit an enquiry form or contact us.

• Contractual necessity
  When processing information required to provide photography services or manage bookings.

• Legitimate interests
  To improve our website and run our business effectively.

Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• respond to enquiries

• manage bookings and photography services

• maintain business records

• comply with legal obligations

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

Your Data Protection Rights

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

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• request deletion of your personal data

• restrict or object to how your data is processed

• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Simona Photography. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal obligations, or website functionality. Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please email: hello@simonavphoto.com