PRIVACY POLICY


[3/05/2026]

AnnetteTaylor Photography

Evie Annette Taylor

Location: Queensland, Australia





1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how AnnetteTaylor Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, holds, uses and discloses personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By accessing our website or engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described.


2. Types of Personal Information Collected

We may collect and hold personal information that is reasonably necessary for our business functions and activities, including:

Identity and contact details (name, email address, phone number)

Billing and transaction information

Information provided in enquiries, bookings, or communications

Details relevant to photography sessions (preferences, concepts, locations)

Photographic images and visual recordings of individuals

Where reasonably necessary and with your consent, we may also collect sensitive information (as defined under the Privacy Act), including:

Information relating to health, accessibility needs, or conditions

Information relating to minors (provided by a parent or guardian)

You are not required to provide personal information; however, failure to do so may limit our ability to provide services.


3. How Personal Information Is Collected

We collect personal information through lawful and fair means, including when you:

Submit forms via our website (including Pixieset or similar platforms)

Communicate with us via email, phone, or social media

Enter into agreements or bookings with us

Participate in photography sessions

Interact with our website via cookies or analytics technologies

We may also collect information from third parties where lawful and necessary (e.g. referrals, event organisers), and will take reasonable steps to ensure you are aware of such collection.


4. Purposes of Collection and Use

We collect, hold, use and disclose personal information for purposes including:

Providing photography services and fulfilling contractual obligations

Managing bookings, payments, and client relationships

Delivering digital galleries and images

Communicating with clients regarding services

Internal record keeping and administrative purposes

Improving our website, services, and user experience

Direct marketing (where consent has been provided or where otherwise permitted by law)

We will not use personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, unless required or authorised by law.


5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to third parties where reasonably necessary for business operations, including:

Online gallery and delivery providers (e.g. Pixieset or equivalent platforms)

Cloud storage and backup service providers

Payment processors and invoicing platforms

IT service providers and website hosting services

Analytics and marketing providers (e.g. Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

Some third-party providers may be located outside Australia. Where personal information is disclosed overseas, we take reasonable steps to ensure that the recipient handles the information in a manner consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles, unless an exception applies.

By using our services, you consent to such cross-border disclosures.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.


6. Client Images and Personal Information

Photographic images may constitute personal information where individuals are identifiable.

Images are securely stored and delivered via third-party gallery platforms

Access to galleries may be restricted via passwords or secure links

Images will only be used for portfolio, website, or promotional purposes with prior consent

Consent may be withdrawn at any time for future use, subject to practical limitations

All photographs remain the intellectual property of the photographer under the Copyright Act 1968.


7. Cookies, Analytics and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about user interactions.

This may include:

IP address

Browser type and device information

Pages visited and time spent on site

We may use third-party services such as:

Google Analytics

Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel

These services may collect anonymised or aggregated data and may transfer data overseas.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality.


8. Direct Marketing

We may use personal information to send marketing communications where:

You have provided consent, or

It is otherwise permitted under applicable law

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

Clicking “unsubscribe” in emails

Contacting us directly

We will comply with your request within a reasonable timeframe.


9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

These steps may include:

Secure digital storage systems

Password protection and access controls

Use of reputable third-party service providers

Despite these measures, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


10. Data Retention and Destruction

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to:

Destroy the information, or

De-identify or anonymise it

Client images may be archived for business and backup purposes unless deletion is requested.


11. Access and Correction

You have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated information

Requests must be made in writing. We may require verification of identity before processing requests.

We will respond within a reasonable period as required under the Privacy Act.


12. Notifiable Data Breaches

In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in serious harm, we will comply with our obligations under the Notifiable Data Breaches scheme under the Privacy Act 1988, including notifying affected individuals and the relevant authority where required.


13. Complaints

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, you may submit a complaint in writing using the contact details below.

We will investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.


14. Contact Details

For enquiries, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information:

Evie Annette Taylor -AnnetteTaylor Photography

Annettetaylorphotography@gmail.com


15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be published on our website with the revised effective date.