Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 January 2025

Sam Edmonds Photo (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This policy applies to information collected through our website: samedmonds.com.au

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business name

  • Event or project details

  • Any information you provide via contact forms, email enquiries or bookings

  • Images or likenesses if you participate in a photography session with us

We may also collect non-identifying information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Referring website

2. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us via our website forms

  • Email or call us directly

  • Book a photography session

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)

  • Interact with our website (via cookies or analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide quotes

  • Deliver photography services

  • Manage bookings and contracts

  • Send invoices and receive payments

  • Communicate about your project

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send marketing communications (only where you have opted in)

4. Photography Images and Usage

If you engage us for photography services, we may collect and store photographic images that may identify you.

Usage of images is governed by the terms agreed to in your photography contract, including any model releases or usage permissions provided at the time of booking.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may disclose personal information to:

  • Service providers (e.g. website hosting, email services, cloud storage)

  • Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)

  • Professional advisers (accountants, legal advisers)

  • Authorities where required by law

Where possible, we ensure third parties comply with privacy obligations.

6. Overseas Disclosure

Some third-party service providers (such as website analytics or cloud storage providers) may store data overseas. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure your information is protected in line with Australian privacy standards.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve user experience.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect website functionality.

8. Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure, including:

  • Secure hosting and storage

  • Limited access to personal data

  • Use of reputable third-party service providers

9. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You may request access to, or correction of, personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive marketing emails, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

Sam Edmonds Photo
Email: sam@samedmonds.com.au
Location: Wyoming, NSW 2250