Privacy Policy

Last updated: 04/02/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit my website or get in touch with me.

Who I am

My name is Augustin Hardy.
I am a self-employed wedding photographer based in Brighton, United Kingdom.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is used, you can contact me at: augustin.hardy@gmail.com

What personal data I collect

I may collect and process the following information:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Any information you choose to include in a message sent via my contact form

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type and pages visited (via cookies and analytics)

How I collect your data

Your data is collected when:

  • You submit an enquiry through my contact form

  • You contact me directly by email

  • You browse my website (via cookies and analytics tools)

Why I collect your data

I collect your personal data in order to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Communicate with you about my photography services

  • Improve my website and understand how visitors use it

  • Meet legal and administrative obligations

I do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, I process your data based on:

  • Legitimate interest (responding to enquiries and running my business)

  • Consent (where you have actively submitted your information)

How your data is stored

Your data is stored securely via:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and contact forms)

  • My email provider

I take reasonable steps to protect your information and do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

How long I keep your data

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

  • Enquiry emails are kept for business and record-keeping purposes

  • Data is deleted when it is no longer required

Sharing your data

Your data may be processed by trusted third-party services such as:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and forms)

  • Analytics tools used by Squarespace

These providers comply with data protection regulations.

Cookies

This website uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the site functions correctly

  • Collect basic analytics about website usage

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Squarespace may also display a cookie banner when you visit the site.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details above.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.