• Privacy Policy
    Joachim Kahn Photography
    https://www.joachimkahnphotography.com/
    Effective date: 04/04/26

    1. Introduction

    This privacy policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal data when you use my website or work with me.

    I am committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

    By using this website or getting in touch, you agree to this policy.

    1. Who I am

    Joachim Kahn Photography is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

    You can contact me at:
    info@joachimkahnphotography.com

    1. What information I collect

    I may collect the following types of information.

    Information you provide directly:

    • your name

    • your email address

    • your phone number

    • details about your enquiry or booking

    • billing and payment information

    Information collected automatically:

    • your IP address

    • browser and device information

    • pages you visit and time spent on the site

    • how you found the website

    Content created as part of my work:

    • photographs and/or video

    • associated metadata such as time, date or location where relevant

    1. How I use your information

    I use your data to:

    • respond to enquiries and communicate with you

    • provide services and fulfil bookings

    • deliver galleries through Pic-Time

    • process payments and issue invoices

    • manage bookings and client relationships

    • improve my website and marketing

    • meet legal and regulatory requirements

    1. Legal basis for processing

    I rely on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

    • contract (to provide agreed services)

    • legitimate interests (to run and improve my business)

    • consent (for marketing, cookies and certain uses of images)

    • legal obligations (for tax and accounting purposes)

    1. Analytics and marketing tools

    I use tools to understand how people use my website and to improve my marketing.

    Google Analytics helps me understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed and how long people stay. Data is anonymised where possible.

    Facebook Pixel helps me measure advertising performance and show relevant ads to people who have visited the site.

    These tools use cookies. You can control or disable cookies through your browser or via the cookie banner on the website.

    1. Sharing your data

    I only share your data where necessary, including with:

    • Pic-Time (for gallery delivery and print sales)

    • payment providers

    • accounting software

    • website hosting providers

    • analytics and advertising platforms such as Google and Meta

    These providers are required to keep your data secure and only use it for the intended purpose.

    I do not sell your data.

    1. International transfers

    Some of the services I use may process data outside the UK.

    Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or transfers to countries with recognised adequate protection.

    1. How long I keep your data

    I only keep personal data for as long as necessary:

    • enquiries: up to 3 years

    • contracts and invoices: up to 6 years

    • client work (including images): retained indefinitely unless you request otherwise

    1. Your rights

    You have the right to:

    • access your personal data

    • correct inaccurate data

    • request deletion

    • restrict or object to processing

    • request data portability

    • withdraw consent at any time

    To exercise any of these rights, email me.

    You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

    1. Cookies

    This website uses cookies to make the site work properly, understand usage and support marketing.

    A cookie banner is used where required to collect your consent for non-essential cookies.

    1. Use of images and content

    As part of my work, I create visual content which may be used for portfolio, website, social media and marketing purposes.

    Where required, I will obtain consent before using identifiable content. You can request removal at any time.

    1. Data security

    I take reasonable steps to protect your data, including secure storage, password protection and limiting access to personal information.

    1. Third-party links

    My website may include links to other websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices.

    1. Changes to this policy

    This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

    1. Contact

    If you have any questions about this policy or your data:

    Joachim Kahn Photography
    info@joachimkahnphotography.com

    1. Marketing

    If you opt in to marketing emails, I may occasionally send updates or offers. You can unsubscribe at any time.