Privacy Policy
Introduction
George Verinder ("I", "me", "my") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit my website, contact me, enquire about photography services, or engage me as your photographer.
By using this website or providing your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who I Am
George Verinder
Self-Employed Photographer
United Kingdom
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the way your personal information is
handled, please contact:
Information I Collect
I may collect and process the following personal information:
Information You Provide
• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address (where relevant)
• Details of photography enquiries and bookings
• Information provided through contact forms, email correspondence, social media messages, or phone calls
Website Usage Information
When you visit my website, certain information may be collected automatically,
including:
• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Time spent on the website
• Referring websites
How I Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used to:
• Respond to enquiries
• Provide photography services
• Manage bookings and contracts
• Deliver photographs and related products
• Process payments and invoices
• Communicate regarding appointments and services
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Protect my business against fraud or misuse
I will only use your information where I have a lawful basis to do so under UK data
protection legislation.
Photography Images
As a professional photographer, I may capture images of individuals during commissioned work, events, portrait sessions, commercial assignments, or other photography projects.
Images may be processed, stored, edited and delivered as part of my services. Where applicable and agreed in advance, photographs may also be used for:
• Portfolio displays
• Website galleries
• Social media promotion
• Marketing materials
• Competition entries
• Professional publications
Where consent is required, it will always be obtained before photographs are used for
promotional purposes
Cookies
My website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
• Remember website preferences
• Analyse website traffic
• Improve website performance and functionality
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Sharing Your Information
I do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
Your information may be shared with trusted third parties where necessary to operate my business, including:
• Website hosting providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Online gallery services
• Printing laboratories
• Payment processors
• Accountants and professional advisers
• IT support providers
These organisations are required to keep your information secure and use it only for legitimate business purposes.
I may also disclose information where required by law or to protect my legal rights.
Data Retention
I will keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
• Provide photography services
• Fulfil contractual obligations
• Meet legal, tax and accounting requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records
Photographic images may be retained for archival and backup purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Data Security
I take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Restrict processing of your information
• Object to processing in certain circumstances
• Request transfer of your data to another organisation
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details provided above.
Children's Privacy
My website and services are not specifically directed at children.
Where photography services involve individuals under 18 years of age, consent will normally be obtained from a parent or legal guardian where required.
Third-Party Websites
My website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content or policies of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices.
Any updates will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
George Verinder
Self-Employed Photographer
Email: georgeverindermedia@gmail.com
Website: www.georgeverinder.com
Client Consent and Use of Photographs
I respect the privacy of my clients and the individuals I photograph.
Before using photographs for promotional, marketing, portfolio, website, social media, exhibition, publication or competition purposes, I will obtain appropriate consent where required. Consent may be obtained through a photography contract, model release form, written agreement, email confirmation, or other documented communication.
Clients may choose one of the following options:
• Full Consent: Permission to use selected images for portfolio, website, social
media and marketing purposes.
• Limited Consent: Permission to use images only in specified ways agreed
between the client and photographer.
• No Promotional Use: Images will be used solely for delivering the
commissioned photography services and will not be used for public promotion.
Where photographs include children or vulnerable individuals, consent will normally be obtained from a parent, legal guardian, or other authorised person before any promotional use.
Clients may withdraw consent for future promotional use of their photographs at any time by contacting me in writing. Withdrawal of consent will not affect any lawful use of images that occurred before the request was received, including printed materials, publications or online content already in circulation.
I will always endeavour to respect my clients' wishes regarding privacy while balancing legitimate business and artistic interests.