WE respect your privacy and ALWAYS treat your family’s information with care.
Here’s what you need to know in simple terms:


  • We only collect what we need – your contact details, payment info (securely processed), and of course, your photographs.
  • Your photos are yours – we’ll only share them online or in print with your consent.
  • Your data is safe – we store your photos and details securely for up to 10 years so you can reorder or come back to us in the future.
  • No spam – we’ll only send you updates or offers if you’ve agreed to hear from us, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
  • We never sell your data – we only share with trusted partners (like payment providers, photo labs, or framers) to deliver your products.
  • You’re in control – you can ask us to access, update, or delete your data at any time.


For full details, please read our Privacy Policy below.


PRIVACY POLICY



This Privacy Policy explains how Love Bonds Studio (“we”, “our” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our photography services. It also outlines your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).


By booking a photo session or using our website, you agree to the terms described below.


1. Who We Are

We are Love Bonds Studio, based at 276a Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 8YL, United Kingdom. For the purposes of data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.


2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following information from you:

  • Personal information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and gender, as well as details about your family members or others taking part in a photo session.
  • Payment information: Details provided to our secure payment service providers (we do not store card data ourselves).
  • Other information: Personal details you provide when contacting us by phone, email, or in person.
  • Photographs: Images created during your session, which may identify you and your family. These may be provided in digital or print form and can be considered personal data.

If other family members or children are included in a session, you are responsible for making sure they have been informed about this Privacy Policy.


3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

To provide our services – arranging, carrying out, and delivering your photography session and related products.

For legitimate business needs, including:

  • responding to enquiries and complaints,
  • keeping minimal records if you request deletion or removal from marketing lists,
  • complying with legal obligations and protecting our rights and property.

With your consent:

  • using selected photographs to promote our work on our website, printed materials, and social media (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest).
  • sending you updates about services, promotions, or events.
  • Legal compliance: to respond to requests from regulators or authorities if required.

You can withdraw your consent for marketing or photo use at any time (see Your Rights below).


4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties in limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: such as payment processors, IT support, photo labs, printers, and framers, to help us deliver our services.
  • Business transfers: if our business is sold or merged, your data may be part of the transferred assets.
  • Legal reasons: if we must comply with a legal requirement or protect our rights, safety, or property.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.


5. Payment Security

Payments are handled by third-party providers who store and process your payment details securely using industry-standard encryption. We do not process or store your full debit/credit card details ourselves.


6. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:

  • Personal details: up to 10 years after your photography session (to help with reorders and customer care).
  • Photographs: stored securely for 10 years unless you request deletion.
  • Marketing communications: until you unsubscribe.

After this period, your data is securely deleted in line with legal requirements.


7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access – request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction – ask us to update or fix inaccurate information.
  • Erasure – request we delete your data (unless we need it for legal or legitimate reasons).
  • Restriction – ask us to limit processing in certain situations.
  • Objection – stop us from using your data for marketing or where our interests don’t override yours.
  • Withdraw consent – if you previously gave consent, you can change your mind at any time.
  • Complain – raise concerns with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you’re unhappy with how we handle your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see below).


8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Love Bonds Studio

276a Uxbridge Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 8YL, United Kingdom

Email: contact@lovebondsstudio.com