Privacy policy

Last updated: November 3, 2025

Focus District UK is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit website book a photoshoot, or otherwise communicate with me.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve my services to you:

Contact and Booking Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and shipping address (e.g., for delivering prints or albums).
Session Details: Information about your photoshoot, including date, location, type of session, and any specific requests or preferences.
Financial Information: Payment information, such as credit/debit card numbers or bank account details, is processed securely by my third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). I do not store your full payment card details on my servers.
Photographs and Visual Content: The images and videos captured during your photoshoot.
Communications: Records of our correspondence, including emails, messages, and call notes.
Technical Data: When you visit my website, I may automatically collect information about your device, IP address, browser type, and how you interact with the site through cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To Provide My Services: To communicate with you, schedule your session, deliver your final photographs and products, and manage your bookings.
To Create and Deliver Photographs: To capture, edit, and prepare your images as per our agreement.
Client Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
Marketing (with your consent): To send you newsletters, special offers, or information about new services if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Portfolio and Marketing: To display your photographs on my website, social media, and in my marketing materials only with your explicit consent, which is typically obtained via a model release form.
Security and Improvement: To ensure the security of my services, prevent fraud, and improve the functionality of my website.

Sharing Your Information

I do not sell your personal data. I may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Trusted Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist me in my work, such as:
Photo Galleries & Delivery Platforms (e.g., Pic-Time, Pixieset) to host and deliver your images.
Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle financial transactions.
Printing Labs to create physical products like albums and prints.
Email Marketing Services (e.g., Mailchimp) for communication.
These partners are obligated to protect your data.
With Your Consent: When you explicitly ask me to share information (e.g., with a makeup artist you have hired for the shoot).
For Legal Reasons: If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

Data Retention

I will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including to provide you with services and comply with my legal obligations. I typically retain client images in my archive for a limited period, which I will communicate to you separately.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information I hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Object to or restrict certain processing.
Withdraw consent for the use of your images in my portfolio or for marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details below.

Cookies

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Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided me with personal information, please contact me.

Security

We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. I will take appropriate steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by a new "Last updated" date. I will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this site.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at
Email: focusdistrictukltd@outlook.com
Address: 25 Ashby Street, Norwich, England, NR1 3PT