Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 May 2025

At Essjay Photography by Sarah Hodge, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

1. Who We Are
Essjay Photography by Sarah Hodge is a wedding and portrait photography business based in Forbes, NSW, Australia. We provide professional photography services for individuals, couples, and families throughout New South Wales and beyond.

2. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
→ Your full name
→ Email address
→ Phone number
→ Mailing address
→ Event details (e.g. wedding date, venue, times)
→ Images and videos taken during photo sessions

This information is generally collected when you:
→ Contact us via our website, email, phone or social media
→ Book a session or request a quote
→ Attend a photo session or consultation
→ Complete client forms or contracts

3. How We Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used to:
→ Provide and deliver photography services
→ Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
→ Manage bookings and appointments
→ Process payments and send invoices
→ Deliver digital or printed photo products
→ Share previews or highlights (with your consent) on our website or social media
→ Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
We take reasonable steps to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access or disclosure. Data may be stored digitally on secure servers and physically in locked storage.
Client galleries and backup images are stored using reputable third-party cloud services that comply with Australian privacy standards.

5. Disclosure of Your Information
We will not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose your data to:
→ Third-party service providers (e.g. album printers, payment processors)
→ Our website hosting or cloud storage providers
→ Legal authorities, if required by law
All third parties are required to handle your information in accordance with the APPs.

6. Use of Images for Promotion
We may request your consent to use selected images for our portfolio, social media, website, or marketing materials. You can opt in or out at any time by contacting us.

7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We also use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our services and website performance.

8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
→ Access the personal information we hold about you
→ Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
→ Withdraw consent for use of images at any time
Please contact us to exercise these rights.

9. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy, or to access or update your information, please contact:
Essjay Photography by Sarah Hodge
Email: sjayphotography@live.com.au
Phone: 0488583644
Location: Forbes, NSW, Australia
Website: essjayphotography.com

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. All changes will be posted on our website with an updated "Effective Date" at the top.