Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28/01/26

This Privacy Policy explains how Rudi West Photography collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you engage our wedding and fashion photography services, visit our website, or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Client Details: Event dates, locations, schedules, styling preferences, and inspiration shared with us

  • Images & Media: Photographs and video content created during sessions or events

  • Online Activity: Website inquiries, contact forms, and communications via email or social media

  • Payment Information: Billing details necessary to process payments (processed securely via third-party providers; we do not store full payment card details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide photography services and communicate with you

  • Manage bookings, contracts, invoices, and payments

  • Deliver galleries, albums, or other products

  • Improve our services and client experience

  • Market our services (only with consent where required)

  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations

3. Use of Images (Portfolio & Marketing)

Images captured during sessions or events may be used for:

  • Our portfolio (website, social media, printed materials)

  • Marketing, advertising, and promotional purposes

  • Submissions to publications or collaborations

We respect client privacy. If you wish to limit or opt out of image usage, please notify us in writing prior to your session or as outlined in your contract.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only with:

  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

  • Publications or collaborators (images only, when applicable and permitted)

All third parties are expected to handle your data responsibly.

5. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information and images using secure storage systems and password-protected platforms. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information and image files for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill our services

  • Maintain business records

  • Preserve client galleries and archives

You may request deletion of your personal data or images, subject to legal, contractual, or archival obligations.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion or restriction of use

  • Withdraw consent for marketing use

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand site traffic and improve functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Rudi West
Email: rudi@rudiwest.co.uk
Website: www.rudiwest.co.uk

This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.