Privacy Policy

Alan Young Photography
Last updated: 7 January 2026

Alan Young Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data is collected, how it is used, and your rights under UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Information Collected

I may collect and process the following information:

Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, telephone number if supplied, messages sent via contact forms, print enquiry or order details, and newsletter sign-ups where enabled.

Information collected automatically when you visit the website, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and analytics data collected through cookies.

How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

Respond to enquiries submitted through contact forms
Process print enquiries or orders and provide customer support
Send updates or newsletters where you have chosen to opt in
Improve website performance and user experience
Maintain website security and prevent misuse

Personal information is never sold.

Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed under the following legal bases:

Consent, where you voluntarily submit information or opt in to communications
Contract, where processing is required to respond to enquiries or fulfil print orders
Legitimate interest, for website analytics, service improvement, and security

Data Storage and Security

This website is built and hosted on Wix. Wix stores data securely on its servers and complies with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and recognised international data protection standards.

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal or regulatory requirements.

Sharing of Information

Personal data may be shared only with:

Service providers that support website operation, such as Wix, email services, or analytics tools
Payment processors, where online payments are enabled
Printing or delivery partners, solely for the purpose of fulfilling print orders

Personal data is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies to support functionality, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

The following types of cookies may be used:

Essential cookies, which are required for the website to function securely and correctly and cannot be disabled
Analytics cookies, which collect anonymous information about website usage to help improve performance and usability
Functional cookies, which remember preferences such as device type or display settings

Cookies are not used to collect personal information without consent. Advertising or tracking cookies are not used unless enabled through third-party tools.

Cookies can be managed or disabled through your browser settings. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Where enabled, a cookie banner will appear on your first visit, allowing you to manage cookie preferences.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access the personal data held about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain types of data processing
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

These rights may be exercised by contacting me using the details below.

Contact Details

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

Alan Young Photography
Email: info@alanyoungphotography.co.uk
Website: www.alanyoungphotography.co.uk

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.