Privacy Policy
Megan Lannigan Photography Ltd
Last updated: February 2026
Megan Lannigan Photography Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website, enquire about our services, or work with us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Business name: Megan Lannigan Photography Ltd
Registered in: United Kingdom
Email: hello@meganlanniganphotography.com
Website: www.meganlanniganphotography.com
For the purposes of data protection law, Megan Lannigan Photography Ltd is the data controller.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
a) Information you provide to us
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Details about your photography enquiry or booking
Information provided via contact forms, booking forms, questionnaires or email
Images taken during photography sessions
b) Automatically collected information
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Cookies and similar technologies (see section 8)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
Manage bookings, contracts and invoices
Deliver photography services and products
Send galleries, images, prints and albums
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Send marketing emails (only where you have consented)
Meet legal, accounting or tax obligations
We will never sell your data.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contract – to fulfil a booking or agreement with you
Consent – for marketing emails and optional communications
Legitimate interests – to operate and grow our business responsibly
Legal obligation – for tax, accounting and regulatory purposes
5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely using trusted systems and platforms, which may include:
Website hosting providers
CRM or booking systems
Email marketing platforms
Cloud storage and gallery delivery services
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your data for as long as necessary:
Client and booking records: up to 7 years (for legal and accounting purposes)
Images: retained in line with our client agreement
Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
You can request deletion at any time, subject to legal obligations.
7. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary, such as:
Print labs and album suppliers
Online gallery providers
Accounting or legal professionals
Email marketing platforms
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in line with GDPR.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our site.
Cookies may collect:
Anonymous usage data
Preferences and settings
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies unless disabled.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to processing
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
hello@meganlanniganphotography.com
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.