Privacy Policy

Saywell Photography ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage your data in compliance with New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information to provide our photography services and enhance your experience:

Name, contact details (email address, phone number, etc.)
Billing information (e.g., for payment processing)
Photographs and videos of you or your event
Preferences and other details shared during consultations
Website usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect your information through:

Booking forms and online inquiries
Direct communications (e.g., emails, phone calls, or in-person meetings)
Photography sessions and events
Our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

Provide photography services, including delivering and editing images
Process payments and invoices
Communicate with you regarding your bookings
Promote our services (e.g., using portfolio images)
Improve our website and services through analytics

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share data with:

Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, printing labs)
Marketing platforms (e.g., social media platforms or for promotional purposes)
Legal authorities, if required by law

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and third-party analytics tools to enhance user experience. Cookies collect information such as:

Browser type and usage patterns
Pages visited and time spent on the site

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect website functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorised access this includes:

Encrypted payment processing methods

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations. You can request data deletion at any time (see "Your Rights" below).