Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

At Kate Keep Photography, your privacy matters. Whether you're enquiring about a family session, wedding, branding photography or simply browsing this website, I am committed to protecting your personal information and handling it responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, why I collect it, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. About This Policy

Kate Keep Photography ("I", "me", "my", or "Kate Keep Photography") is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

My website
Enquiry and booking forms
Session questionnaires
Email correspondence
Social media interactions
Client galleries
Any other services I provide

By using this website or engaging my services, you acknowledge this Privacy Policy.

2. What Information I Collect

Depending on how you interact with me, I may collect:

Your name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Names and ages of family members participating in your session
Session preferences and planning information
Wedding or event details
Business information for branding clients
Payment and invoicing information
Communications between us via email, phone or social media
Feedback, testimonials and reviews you voluntarily provide

I only collect information that is reasonably necessary to provide my photography services.

3. Photography & Image Collection

As a photographer, the photographs and films I create may themselves contain personal information.

Images captured during your session are used to:

Deliver your gallery
Produce prints and artwork
Archive your photographs
Fulfil products you purchase

Images will only be shared publicly where permission has been given through your photography agreement or separate consent.

If you request that your images remain completely private, I will absolutely respect that.

4. How Your Information Is Collected

Information may be collected when you:

Submit an enquiry through my website
Book a photography session
Complete a planning questionnaire
Subscribe to my newsletter
Purchase products
Contact me by email, phone or social media
Participate in promotions or giveaways

Some information is also collected automatically when you browse this website through cookies and analytics tools.

5. How I Use Your Information

Your information helps me provide a personalised photography experience from your first enquiry through to delivering your final artwork.

I may use your information to:

Respond to enquiries
Plan your session
Deliver photography services
Process payments
Deliver products
Communicate important booking information
Improve my services
Send occasional newsletters or updates (if you've subscribed)
Meet legal or accounting obligations

I do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Marketing Communications

If you've subscribed to my mailing list, you may occasionally receive emails about:

Session availability
Mini sessions
New offerings
Helpful photography resources
Promotions

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

7. Cookies & Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.

These tools may collect information including:

Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
General location (country or region)
Referral source

This information helps improve the website experience and does not personally identify you.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

8. Third-Party Services

To operate my business, I work with trusted third-party providers including services for:

Website hosting
Online galleries
Client management
Email marketing
Payment processing
Accounting
Print labs and artwork fulfilment

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and manage that information under their own privacy policies.

9. How Your Information Is Stored

I take reasonable steps to keep your information secure. Personal information may be stored using secure cloud-based systems and business software used to operate Kate Keep Photography.

While every reasonable precaution is taken, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

10. How Long Information Is Kept

Your information is retained only for as long as necessary to:

Deliver your photography services
Fulfil product orders
Meet accounting or legal requirements
Maintain image archives

Photographs may be archived for future access or re-orders unless otherwise agreed.

11. Accessing or Updating Your Information

You may request to:

Access the personal information I hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information where appropriate
Withdraw consent for future marketing communications

Some records may need to be retained where required by law.

12. Children's Privacy

Many of my clients are families with young children. Information relating to children is collected only as required to provide photography services and is managed with the same level of care as all personal information. Parents or legal guardians make decisions regarding the booking, participation and image permissions for minors.

13. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites. Once you leave this website, I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to legislation, technology or business practices. The latest version will always be published on this website.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to access or update your information, please get in touch.

Kate Keep Photography

Email: hello@katekeepphotography.com

Website: www.katekeepphotography.com