Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 July 2025
Last Updated: 15 July 2025

Bonnie McEvoy Photography ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.bonnymcevoy.com, submit a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or interact with our services.

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/UK residents

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

a) From the Contact Page:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Wedding or event date and related details

  • Any personal message submitted via the contact form

b) From the Newsletter Signup:

  • Email address

  • Name

c) Automatically via Website Use:

Using Google Analytics, we collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type and operating system

  • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referral sources)

This data is collected anonymously and used to improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to contact form submissions

  • Provide photography services

  • Send newsletters or marketing emails (only if you've subscribed)

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Fulfill our legal and contractual obligations

We will only use your personal data for the purpose it was collected unless otherwise required or permitted by law.

3. Photographs Featuring Children

As part of our photography services, we may capture images that include children. These images are never used or published (on our website, social media, marketing materials, or portfolio) without the written consent of a parent or legal guardian. We take child privacy and safety very seriously.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process your personal information under the following legal grounds:

For Australian Residents:

  • In accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

For UK/EU Residents:

  • Consent – for marketing, newsletter signup, and cookies

  • Contractual necessity – when preparing or delivering photography services

  • Legal obligation – when required to comply with laws

  • Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our website

5. Cookies and Google Analytics

We use cookies and tracking technologies such as Google Analytics to understand user interaction and improve our services.

Cookies help us:

  • Analyze traffic and usage trends

  • Understand how users navigate our website

  • Improve website performance

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more information about how Google collects and processes data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites (such as blog posts, client galleries, or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal data.

7. Storage and Security of Data

Your personal information is stored securely and only accessible to authorized personnel. We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

For Australian residents, data may be stored in Australia or overseas if necessary, and only where appropriate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as needed to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

9. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Withdraw consent for email marketing

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or other relevant authority

Contact details for the OAIC:

Website: https://www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: 1300 363 992

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have done so without proper consent, we will take steps to delete the data promptly.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Bonnie McEvoy Photography
Email: hello@bonniemcevoy.com
Website: www.bonnymcevoy.com