Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13th June 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome! This Privacy Policy explains how Justin Krause Photography ("I", "me", "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you access your photo gallery, which is hosted by Pixieset.

My commitment is to protect your privacy and your personal data. This policy outlines my practices and your rights regarding your information. By accessing and using your gallery, you agree to the terms of this policy.

2. Who I Am

• Business Name: Justin Krause/Justin Krause Photography

• Contact Person: Justin Krause

• Email: contact@justinkrause.co.uk

• Address: 11a Cornhill, Third Floor, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3BU

3. What Information Is Collected

When you interact with your Pixieset gallery, the following information may be collected:

• Information You Provide:

  • Email Address: When you create a "Favourites" list, download photos, or register for the gallery, you will be asked for your email address. This is used to identify your selections and communicate with you about your gallery or orders.

  • Name: You may provide your name alongside your email address.

• The Photographs: The photographs within the gallery themselves are considered personal data as they feature identifiable individuals.

• Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage Data: Pixieset may automatically collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and how you navigate the gallery (e.g., which photos you view or download). This helps with the functionality and security of the gallery service.

4. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal information for the following legitimate purposes:

• To Fulfil Our Contract: To provide you with access to your photos and deliver the photography services and products (like prints) we agreed upon.

• To Communicate With You: To notify you about your gallery, confirm your "Favourites" list for print orders, and respond to any enquiries you may have.

• To Improve My Services: Understanding gallery usage helps me improve the client experience.

5. Sharing Your Information

Your privacy is paramount. I do not sell your personal data. I will only share your information with trusted third parties when it is necessary to provide my services:

• Pixieset: Your gallery is hosted on Pixieset. They act as a "data processor" on my behalf and have their own robust privacy and security measures. You can view the Pixieset Privacy Policy here.

• Print Labs & Suppliers: If you order prints or other physical products, I will share the relevant photos and your shipping details with my professional lab partners to fulfil your order.

6. Data Retention

Your online gallery will typically be available for a specified period (around 6 Months), which will be communicated to you separately. I will retain essential personal information (like your name, email, and contract details) for as long as necessary for business and legal purposes, such as for accounting and tax records (typically up to 7 years in the UK).

7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the UK, you have the following rights over your personal data:

• The right to be informed: To know how your data is being used.

• The right of access: To request a copy of the information I hold about you.

• The right to rectification: To have any inaccurate information corrected.

• The right to erasure: To request that your personal data be deleted.

• The right to restrict processing: To limit how your data is used.

• The right to data portability: To receive your data in a portable format.

• The right to object: To object to the processing of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at [Your Email Address].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which is the UK's supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk).

8. Security

I take the security of your personal data seriously and use professional services like Pixieset that employ industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthourised access.

9. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available in the footer of your gallery, with the "Last Updated" date clearly shown.

10. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please don't hesitate to contact me at contact@justinkrause.co.uk .