Privacy Policy

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information when you interact with our website, including:

Completing contact forms, questionnaires, or information forms Accessing or purchasing through our online galleries Signing up for marketing emails Engaging with other forms or interactive tools on the site

Types of Information Collected

We may collect:

Name, address, email, phone number

IP address and browser/device information

Details about your interaction with our website (pages visited, times, etc.) Payment information is never stored by us; all online transactions are processed securely by third-party payment processors.

How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms Manage and share access to gallery images Communicate about your event, order, or booking Send newsletters or promotions only if you’ve opted in Improve our services and website experience

Who Has Access to Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help deliver our services, including:

Payment processors for online transactions

Email marketing platforms

Gallery hosting platforms

Second photographers or other event suppliers

We disclose only the information necessary for the service and ensure third parties cannot use it for marketing without your consent. We may also share information if required by law or fraud prevention.

Use of AI-Assisted Services

We may use trusted third-party AI-assisted software tools to help provide photography and customer services, including image organization, editing assistance, communication automation, and workflow management. These tools may process photographs, metadata, or client communications solely for business operations and service delivery. We do not sell client photographs or personal information to AI training datasets unless explicitly authorized by the client.

Your Choices

You can:

Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link

Refuse marketing communications by post when indicated on forms

Contact us to update, access, or delete your information

Contact: [email protected]

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously:

Sensitive data (e.g., payment info) is encrypted via SSL 128-bit encryption

Non-sensitive data (e.g., email) is transmitted normally over the Internet; we cannot guarantee 100% security

Passwords for secure gallery access should remain confidential

Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Links to Other Websites

This policy applies only to our website. Other sites linked from our pages have their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review.

Children Under 18

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent.

International Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside the European Union to provide services. We ensure appropriate protections are in place to safeguard your data.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have rights to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We may need to verify your request before processing it.

Social Media Policy

Official social media accounts may feature content from our website. Users should verify authenticity before sharing personal information. We do not ask for passwords or private details via social media. Images are used only with client consent, and you can change permissions before, during, or after a session.

Copyright and Image Use

All images and text are © Michelle Lea Photographie unless otherwise stated.

You may share content on social media with attribution to our site. Past clients appearing on our site have given permission for their images to be used.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of those updates.