This privacy policy applies to Jonathan Owen Essex Photographer (www.jonathan-owen.co.uk) and governs the privacy of visitors and clients. It explains compliance with the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the DPA (Data Protection Act), detailing how we process, collect, manage, and store your personal details and your rights under these regulations.
THE DPA & GDPR MAY 2018
This website complies with the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective from May 2018.
Contacting Us
This website collects private user data through ‘Quote’ and ‘Contact’ forms, which generate emails sent to: jon@jonathan-owen.co.uk. These forms are stored within Google’s Gmail system, accessible only to Jonathan Owen. Google’s privacy policy can be found here. We also use Google Analytics to understand general website use, which may require acceptance of our cookie policy.
Email Marketing
Jonathan Owen Essex Photographer does not use your personal information for email marketing purposes or share it with third parties for such use.
Client Galleries
Client galleries are hosted securely on Zenfolio, requiring both email and password for access. This applies to galleries for both event and portrait photography clients. Your personal details are not needed for further access.
External Website Links & Third Parties
While we aim to include safe, relevant external links, we advise users to be cautious before clicking any external links mentioned on our website. Jonathan Owen Essex Photographer cannot guarantee or verify the content of external sites and is not responsible for any damages or implications caused by visiting them.
Client Data Held on File
Client data, including names and email addresses provided through contact forms, is held securely within Jonathan Owen’s Google account (Gmail). Gmail’s privacy protocols protect this data.
Clients Captured in Photos
Under GDPR, photographs may constitute personal data if they can be used to identify a person. Jonathan Owen Essex Photographer will not photograph individuals solely for unique identification unless consensually agreed. Individuals photographed as part of event documentation or portrait sessions are protected under the ‘legitimate interests’ clause of GDPR. For portrait sessions, clients will provide consent for photography as part of the contractual agreement.
Social Media Policy & Usage
We maintain official profiles on social media platforms. Users are advised to verify these profiles before sharing information. We will never request personal details on social media.
Promotional Use of Images
With your consent, selected photos from both event and portrait sessions may be used for promotional purposes on Jonathan Owen’s website, blog, social media, and relevant listings. Consent is always obtained in advance, and your rights are protected as detailed in this privacy policy.
Withdrawal of Consent
Anyone photographed by Jonathan Owen Essex Photographer may withdraw consent for any photo in which they appear by emailing jon@jonathan-owen.co.uk. Once identified, the photograph will be removed from all online and printed locations.
Agreement to Contact
By submitting a contact form, you agree to Jonathan Owen Essex Photographer contacting you at the provided email address in response to your inquiry. We will not add your details to any mailing lists, nor share them with third parties. Should you wish for your data to be deleted, please email jon@jonathan-owen.co.uk.
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