PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Tiny Adventure Studios ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you:

Visit our website
Submit an enquiry
Book a photography session
Purchase products or services from us
Contact us by phone, email, social media or other means
Participate in promotions, competitions or marketing campaigns

We process personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for your personal information is:

Tiny Adventure Studios Ltd

Email: info@tinyadventure.studio

Website: www.tinyadventure.studio

Company Number: [INSERT COMPANY NUMBER]

Registered Address: [INSERT REGISTERED ADDRESS]

3. Information We Collect

Information You Provide To Us

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Information relating to your pregnancy, family, children or pets where relevant to your booking
Booking information
Payment information
Marketing preferences
Communications between you and our team

Photography Session Information

As part of providing our services, we may collect:

Photographs
Video footage
Image selections
Product orders
Session notes and preferences

Children's Information

Many of our services involve photographing babies and children.

We collect information relating to children only through a parent, guardian or person with parental responsibility and solely for the purpose of providing photography services.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Website activity and usage data
Referral source
Cookie identifiers

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Arrange and manage photography sessions
Deliver products and services
Process payments
Communicate regarding bookings
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Monitor website performance
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and misuse
Send marketing communications where permitted

5. Legal Basis For Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:

Contract

Where processing is necessary to provide photography services or fulfil a booking agreement.

Consent

Where you have given consent, including:

Marketing communications
Optional use of photographs for promotional purposes
Cookie preferences

Legitimate Interests

Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, including:

Customer service
Business administration
Website security
Service improvement
Marketing to existing customers where legally permitted

Legal Obligation

Where we must comply with legal, regulatory, tax or accounting requirements.

6. Photography & Image Use

Photographs and video recordings created during your session may contain personal data.

All images remain the intellectual property of Tiny Adventure Studios unless otherwise agreed in writing.

We will only use your images for marketing, advertising, portfolio, website, social media, educational or promotional purposes where appropriate permission has been granted.

Consent for promotional image use is entirely optional and is not required to book a session.

You may withdraw consent for future promotional use at any time by contacting us. Withdrawal will not affect materials already published before the request was received.

7. Marketing Communications

We may send:

Newsletters
Promotions
Offers
Photography tips
Product information
Studio updates

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails
Contacting us directly
Updating your preferences where available

We will never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate the website
Remember preferences
Improve user experience
Measure website performance
Deliver relevant advertising

Cookies may be used by:

Google Analytics
Google Ads
Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
Website hosting providers
Other approved technology partners

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings.

9. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers including:

Website hosting providers
CRM and booking systems
Online gallery providers
Payment processors
Email marketing platforms
Analytics providers
Advertising platforms
Professional advisers

Examples may include Google, Meta, Stripe, PayPal, CRM providers and other technology partners used in the operation of our business.

These providers are only permitted to process data on our behalf and in accordance with applicable laws.

10. International Transfers

Some of our service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

UK-approved contractual clauses
Adequacy decisions
Appropriate security measures

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.

Typical retention periods include:

Enquiries

Up to 24 months from last contact.

Client Records

Up to 7 years following completion of services for legal, tax and accounting purposes.

Marketing Records

Until consent is withdrawn or marketing preferences are updated.

Photographs & Digital Files

We may retain images after your session; however, long-term storage is not guaranteed. Clients are responsible for backing up purchased digital files and products.

12. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against:

Unauthorised access
Loss
Misuse
Alteration
Disclosure

However, no internet-based transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request transfer of your information
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

14. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your information, please contact us first so we can attempt to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Telephone: 0303 123 1113

15. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content or policies of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

16. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact: