At Tash Thompson Photography, we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring that your personal information remains secure. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles can be accessed at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-law/privacy-act/
1. Collection of Personal Information
We only collect personal information necessary to provide our photography services, communicate with you, and improve our business operations. Personal information may be collected when you:
- Visit our website (www.tashthompsonphotography.com.au)
- Contact us via email, phone, or social media
- Subscribe to our mailing list
- Book a photography session or request a quote
- View or interact with a Gallery
- Engage with us through forms, surveys, or promotions
The personal information we may collect includes:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address (if applicable)
- Any other details relevant to your photography booking
Additionally, we may collect non-personal information, such as website usage statistics, via tools like Google Analytics.
2. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We will only use your personal information for the purpose for which it was collected, including:
- Providing photography services
- Managing bookings, invoicing, and payments
- Sending promotional material, newsletters, and updates (with your consent)
- Improving our website, services, and customer experience
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
Your personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To trusted service providers assisting in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, printing labs)
- Where required by law or regulatory authorities
You have the right to opt out of direct marketing communications at any time by contacting us.
3. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and track visitor behaviour. Cookies help us improve our website by collecting data such as:
- Your browsing activity
- Time spent on the website
- Referral sources
You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some website features may not function correctly without them.
4. Accessing and Updating Your Information
You have the right to access and update your personal information. If you believe any information we hold is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, please contact us, and we will take reasonable steps to correct it.
5. Data Security
We take all reasonable steps to ensure the personal information we hold is accurate, reliable, up to date, and relevant. To help us maintain accuracy, we may ask you to update your information periodically. We implement security measures to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, and unauthorized access. Your information is stored on secure servers. However, due to the inherent risks of online communication, we cannot guarantee absolute security and do not accept liability for unauthorized access to your data during transmission or storage.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the revised version will take effect immediately.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Tash Thompson Photography
tashthompsonphotography@gmail.com
www.tashthompsonphotography.com.au
By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.