Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/02/2026
SM Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.
This policy applies to our website, client galleries, booking systems, and any other services provided by SM Photography.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment details
Client gallery access details (including passwords where applicable)
Correspondence and enquiry information
Image selections and purchase history
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our photography services.
2. How We Collect Information
Personal information may be collected when you:
Make an enquiry or booking
Access a client gallery
Purchase digital images or prints
Contact us via email, social media, or our website
Subscribe to updates or communications
Information is collected directly from you or automatically through secure website systems.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
Deliver photography services and client galleries
Process payments and orders
Communicate with you about your booking or gallery
Provide customer support
Improve our services and website
Meet legal and accounting obligations
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Client Galleries & Image Privacy
Client galleries may be password-protected for privacy.
Gallery access details are intended for the client only
Clients are responsible for keeping gallery links and passwords secure
SM Photography is not responsible for unauthorised access caused by shared links or passwords
5. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may disclose personal information only when necessary to:
Process payments through secure third-party payment providers
Deliver products (such as professional print labs)
Comply with legal obligations
Third parties are only given information required to perform their service and are expected to comply with privacy standards.
6. Storage & Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
Information is stored securely using trusted platforms and services. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed as completely secure.
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil service obligations
Meet legal and tax requirements
Maintain business records
Client galleries and image files may be deleted after a set period unless otherwise agreed.
8. Access & Correction
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information at any time by contacting SM Photography.
We will take reasonable steps to explain or update information where appropriate.
9. Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and understand website usage.
These tools do not personally identify you and are used for performance and experience improvements only.
10. Marketing Communications
We may occasionally send relevant updates or information. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option where provided.
11. Changes to This Policy
SM Photography may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and take effect immediately upon publication.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
SM Photography
Photographer: Sophia Morgan
Email: smphotographyaus@outlook.com
Website: www.smphotoaus.com