Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10th June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Stephen Dionne Photography collects, uses and protects any personal information you provide when using this website or contacting me.

Stephen Dionne Photography is based in Aberdeen, Scotland.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, you can contact me at:

Email: studio@stephendionnephotography.com

Information I collect

I may collect personal information when you:

  • use the contact form on this website;

  • email me directly;

  • enquire about photographs, prints, commissions, image use or other photography-related work;

  • interact with the website.

The information collected may include:

  • your name;

  • your email address;

  • your phone number, if you choose to provide it;

  • the contents of your message or enquiry;

  • any other information you choose to send to me.

This website may also collect basic technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information and website usage data. This may be collected through Squarespace or similar website tools used to operate, secure and understand the performance of the site.

How I use your information

I use your personal information to:

  • respond to your enquiry;

  • discuss photography requests, commissions, prints, licensing or image use;

  • provide information you have asked for;

  • keep appropriate records of enquiries, agreements or completed work;

  • operate and improve the website;

  • protect the website from misuse, spam or security issues.

I will not sell your personal information.

I will not add you to a mailing list unless you have clearly asked to receive updates or marketing emails.

Lawful basis for using your information

Under UK data protection law, I need a lawful basis for using your personal information.

Depending on the situation, I may use your information because:

  • it is necessary to respond to your enquiry or take steps before entering into an agreement with you;

  • it is necessary to provide a service you have requested;

  • I have a legitimate interest in managing enquiries, maintaining records and operating my photography website;

  • I need to comply with legal, tax or accounting obligations;

  • you have given consent, for example if you choose to receive future updates or marketing communications.

How long I keep your information

I will keep personal information only for as long as necessary.

General enquiries may be kept for a reasonable period so I can respond properly and refer back to previous conversations if needed.

If an enquiry leads to a commission, print order, licensing arrangement or other paid work, I may keep related records for longer where needed for business, tax, accounting or legal reasons.

When information is no longer needed, I will delete it or securely dispose of it.

Who I share your information with

I may share limited personal information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate the website, manage communications or provide a requested service.

This may include:

  • Squarespace, which hosts and operates this website;

  • email service providers used to send and receive messages;

  • payment, accounting or invoicing services, if relevant;

  • print labs, fulfilment partners or delivery services, if you order prints or products;

  • professional advisers, such as accountants, where required;

  • legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.

I only share information where necessary and appropriate.

Website hosting, analytics and cookies

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace may collect technical and usage information to help the website function, remain secure, measure performance and understand visitor activity.

Cookies or similar technologies may be used by the website. These can help the site work properly, remember preferences, measure traffic and improve the visitor experience.

You can usually manage or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works.

Links to other websites

This website may contain links to other websites, such as social media pages or external galleries.

I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites. You should check the privacy policy of any external website you visit.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights over your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • ask what personal information I hold about you;

  • request a copy of your personal information;

  • ask for incorrect information to be corrected;

  • ask for your information to be deleted in certain circumstances;

  • object to or restrict certain types of processing;

  • withdraw consent, where consent is the lawful basis being used.

To make a request, please contact me using the email address above.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, please contact me first so I can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK regulator for data protection.

ICO website: https://ico.org.uk

Changes to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on this page with the updated date shown at the top.