1. Introduction

At Sean Drury Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (www.seandruryphotograpy.com), book our photography services, or interact with us on social media. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. Please review this Policy periodically, as changes will be posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.

2. Information We Collect

We collect a variety of information when you use our website or services. This includes:

Personal Data

• Definition: Information that identifies you personally.

• Examples: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.

• Collection: Provided voluntarily when you book services, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.

Derivative Data

• Definition: Data automatically collected as you interact with our website.

• Examples: IP address, browser type, device information, access times, and pages visited.

• Mobile Devices: If you access our website on a mobile device, we may collect device-specific information (e.g., device ID, operating system).

Financial Data

• Definition: Information related to your payment methods.

• Examples: Credit card details or bank information used for processing payments.

• Processing: Handled securely through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and not stored on our servers beyond the transaction process.

Social Networking Data

• Definition: Information from social media platforms if you interact with our social channels.

• Examples: Your name, profile picture, or any other publicly available information in accordance with your privacy settings.

Other Data

• Definition: Additional information you provide to us.

• Examples: Data submitted through surveys, contest entries, or promotional activities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for a variety of purposes, including:

• Service Delivery: To process bookings, deliver photography services, and manage your account.

• Communication: To send confirmations, updates, and respond to inquiries.

• Marketing & Advertising: To send newsletters, promotional offers, and deliver targeted advertising on platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.

• Improvement: To analyze usage trends, optimize our website, and enhance user experience.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and property.

4. Grounds for Using and Processing Your Data

We process your data on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate Business Interests: To operate, improve, and market our services.

• Performance of a Contract: To fulfill your service requests and manage bookings.

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).

• Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws or respond to legal processes.

5. Why We Disclose Your Information

We may share your information under the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Processors: With trusted vendors (e.g., payment processors, hosting services, analytics providers) who assist us in operating our business. These processors are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

• Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law or to respond to legal processes.

• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our users, or others.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, where your data may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.

6. Tracking Technologies

We use various technologies to collect data about your use of our website:

Log Files

• What We Collect: Information such as IP addresses, browser type, ISP, date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click data.

• Purpose: For statistical analysis and to help improve our website.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

• Usage: To enhance user experience, personalise content, and analyze website usage.

• Types of Cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for core functionality and security.

  • Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences and improve usability.

  • Social Media Cookies: Enable interactions with social networks.

  • Advertising Cookies: Allow us to display targeted ads, including on Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google Ads.

• Control: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please review our [Cookie Policy] for more information.

7. Website Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website. These analytics providers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies. We do not transfer personally identifiable information to these providers.

8. Processing Your Information

Most of our data processing is performed in-house or through third-party processors who follow strict data protection protocols. We ensure that any data processing is conducted in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website and services are primarily operated from Australia. If you access our site from outside Australia, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia. We implement appropriate measures to ensure your information is securely handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

11. Security of Your Information

We implement a range of technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Children

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action.

13. Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as social security numbers, health information, or genetic data). If you voluntarily provide sensitive data, it will be handled according to this Privacy Policy.

14. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws in Australia, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: Update or correct your personal information.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.

• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

• Opt-Out: Withdraw your consent for marketing communications.

• Restrict Processing: Request that we limit the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
Email: seandruryphotography@gmail.com
We may require verification of your identity before processing your request.

15. Newsletter Privacy

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address and any other provided information to send you updates, promotions, and other communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in our emails or by contacting us.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Sean Drury Photography
Email: seandruryphotography@gmail.com
Location: Sydney, Australia