Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
Last Updated: August 2026
Business Name: Cherished Images
Founder & Lead Photographer: James
Website: https://cherishedimages.co.uk
Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Introduction
At Cherished Images, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, submitting an inquiry, or booking a wedding photography service with Cherished Images, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when inquiring about or booking our wedding photography services. This includes:
● Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.● Event Details: Wedding date, ceremony and reception venue locations, partner’s name, and event timings.● Communication History: Notes, email correspondence, and message history regarding your booking or inquiry.● Technical Data: Standard website usage data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies gathered via analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
● Responding to Inquiries: Checking date availability and answering questions about our wedding photography packages.● Contract Fulfillment: Preparing booking agreements, contracts, invoices, and scheduling your wedding photography coverage.● Gallery Delivery: Creating password-protected online client galleries and delivering high-resolution digital images.● Client Communication: Sending pre-wedding questionnaires, timeline advice, and post-wedding updates.● Legal & Accounting: Retaining financial records for tax and legal compliance with UK authorities (HMRC).
3. Photography Image Rights & Portfolio Display
● Client Galleries: Final wedding photographs are delivered via a secure, password-protected online gallery.● Portfolio & Marketing Usage: As a creative documentary wedding photographer, we may showcase selected images on our website, social media channels, blog, or industry award submissions (e.g., Hitched, Rock My Wedding) to display our work to prospective clients.● Privacy Requests: If you or your guests prefer certain images not to be featured publicly on our portfolio or social media, please notify us in writing before your wedding date, and we will fully honor your request.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers. We only share necessary data with trusted service providers who help us operate our business:
● Online Gallery Delivery Platforms: To host and deliver digital wedding photo galleries.● Website Hosting & Analytics: Weblium website builder and Google Analytics to monitor website performance.● Communication Tools: WhatsApp and email providers for client messaging.● Financial Services: Payment processors and cloud accounting platforms for invoicing.
All third-party partners are vetted to ensure compliance with UK GDPR security standards.
5. Data Security & Retention
● Security Measures: We use industry-standard SSL encryption on our website and secure, password-protected storage for all client data and photographic files.● Backups: RAW and edited photographic files are stored on secure local and cloud backup systems for peace of mind.● Retention Period: We retain booking and financial records for up to 7 years in accordance with UK tax laws. Inquiry data for non-booked dates is periodically deleted.
6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
● Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.● Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.● Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your personal data where there is no legal requirement for us to keep it.● Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
7. Cookies Policy
Our website uses standard HTTP cookies to enhance user experience and gather anonymous traffic analytics. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact James at Cherished Images:
📧 Email: ku.oc.segamidehsirehc%40semaj
📞 Phone: +44 7990 155860
🌐 Website: https://cherishedimages.co.uk
📍 Service Area: Manchester, Greater Manchester, and across the North West, UK