GDPR & Justin Krause Photography
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 07 November 2025
Last updated: 07 November 2025
Your privacy matters.
We only collect what you share when you contact us. This policy explains how we use it, keep it safe, and your rights.
We only collect what you share when you contact us. This policy explains how we use it, keep it safe, and your rights.
Justin Krause Photography (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. Trust has always been the foundation of our relationship with you, our clients. We’ve never bought or sold customer data in 15+ years of trading. This policy complies with the UK GDPR and is registered with the ICO under reference Z1234567.
1. What Information We Collect
We collect:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Home address (for contracts)
• Age (for minors under 16)
• Enquiry details (wedding date, shoot type, etc.)
We collect:
• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Home address (for contracts)
• Age (for minors under 16)
• Enquiry details (wedding date, shoot type, etc.)
We collect this only when you contact us via email, phone, or our website form.
We do not use cookies, analytics, or tracking on our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data only to:
• Reply to your enquiry
• Book and deliver your shoot
• Send contracts and invoices
• Follow up on your project (e.g. extra prints)
We use your data only to:
• Reply to your enquiry
• Book and deliver your shoot
• Send contracts and invoices
• Follow up on your project (e.g. extra prints)
We do **not** send marketing unless you explicitly ask to stay in touch.
3. Legal Basis (UK GDPR)
• **Legitimate Interest** – to respond to your enquiry
• **Contract** – to deliver your booked service
• **Legitimate Interest** – to respond to your enquiry
• **Contract** – to deliver your booked service
4. Who We Share Your Data With
Your data is **not sold or rented**. We share only with:
• Dropbox (encrypted, ISO 27018 & GDPR-compliant storage)
• Our accountant (for invoicing – under strict NDA)
• Legal authorities if required by law
Your data is **not sold or rented**. We share only with:
• Dropbox (encrypted, ISO 27018 & GDPR-compliant storage)
• Our accountant (for invoicing – under strict NDA)
• Legal authorities if required by law
5. How Long We Keep Your Data
• **Enquiries with no booking**: Deleted after **12 months**
• **Booked clients**: Kept for **7 years** (HMRC tax law), then securely deleted
• **Emails**: Deleted after **18 months** of no contact unless you ask us to keep you on file
• **Enquiries with no booking**: Deleted after **12 months**
• **Booked clients**: Kept for **7 years** (HMRC tax law), then securely deleted
• **Emails**: Deleted after **18 months** of no contact unless you ask us to keep you on file
6. Storage & Security
• Images: Transferred from memory cards to **encrypted hard drives**
• Contracts & contact info: Stored in **Dropbox (encrypted, GDPR-compliant)**
• Paper contracts: Scanned, encrypted, then **shredded** (we’re fully paperless since 2018)
• Access: Only Justin Krause and authorised team members
• Images: Transferred from memory cards to **encrypted hard drives**
• Contracts & contact info: Stored in **Dropbox (encrypted, GDPR-compliant)**
• Paper contracts: Scanned, encrypted, then **shredded** (we’re fully paperless since 2018)
• Access: Only Justin Krause and authorised team members
7. Images of You – Opt-In Required
We only use your photos (on website, social media, portfolio) if you **opt in** on the consent form.
• You can **opt out any time** – just email optout@justinkrause.co.uk
• For minors (under 16): We respect the child’s wishes even if parent consents
We only use your photos (on website, social media, portfolio) if you **opt in** on the consent form.
• You can **opt out any time** – just email optout@justinkrause.co.uk
• For minors (under 16): We respect the child’s wishes even if parent consents
8. Your Rights
You can:
• See your data
• Correct it
• Delete it (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing
• Get a copy of your data
You can:
• See your data
• Correct it
• Delete it (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing
• Get a copy of your data
Email contact@justinkrause.co.uk – we action within 14 days.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent and the child’s agreement.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent and the child’s agreement.
10. Contact Us
Email: contact@justinkrause.co.uk
Opt-out: optout@justinkrause.co.uk
Postal: 11A Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BU, UK
Email: contact@justinkrause.co.uk
Opt-out: optout@justinkrause.co.uk
Postal: 11A Cornhill, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BU, UK
This policy may be updated. Check this page for the latest version.
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