Privacy & Cookies
Privacy Policy
1. Who I Am
Steve Andrews Photography
Email: steve@steveandrews.com
I operate as a UK-based sole trader.
2. Information I Collect
a) Information you provide
When you:
Submit a contact form
Email me
Make a purchase
Join my mailing list
I may collect your:
Name
Email address
Message details
Order information
b) Information collected automatically
Via Google Analytics, including:
IP address (anonymised)
Device/browser type
Pages visited
Time on site
Referring website
This helps improve site performance and user experience.
c) Cookies & tracking
My site uses:
Essential cookies
Analytics cookies
Functional cookies
Third-party cookies from Instagram & X (Twitter) embeds
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser.
d) Email marketing
If you subscribe via Mailchimp, I collect your:
Email address
Optional name
Email engagement (opens/clicks)
You can unsubscribe at any time.
3. How I Use Your Data
I use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Process and fulfil orders
Send email updates (with your consent)
Improve my website
Protect my site from fraud
Meet legal and tax obligations
I never sell your data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR:
Consent: mailing list
Contract: purchases or enquiries
Legitimate interest: analytics, site protection
Legal obligation: accounting & record keeping
5. How Long I Keep Your Data
Contact form messages: up to 12 months
Order records: 7 years (legal requirement)
Mailing list data: until you unsubscribe
Analytics data: as per Google’s retention settings
6. Your GDPR Rights
You may:
Request access to your data
Ask for corrections or deletion
Withdraw consent
Object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, email:
steve@steveandrews.com
7. Third-Party Services
Your data may be processed by:
Squarespace
Google Analytics
Mailchimp
Social media platforms via embeds
Payment processors (Stripe/PayPal)
All are GDPR-compliant.
Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Small text files placed on your device to help the website function and improve performance.
2. Types of Cookies Used
Essential cookies
Required for basic site functionality.
Analytics cookies
Used by Google Analytics to measure site usage.
Functional cookies
Help maintain performance and user experience.
Third-party cookies
Set by Instagram, X (Twitter), and other embedded services.
3. Managing Cookies
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via the banner when you visit the site.
You can also disable cookies in your browser settings.
4. Contact
Questions about privacy or cookies?
Email: steve@steveandrews.com