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