Privacy Policy


Last Updated: January 2026

At Gary Stafford Photography, I am committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use my website (www.garystafford.co.uk) and my services.


1. Data I Collect

When you enquire or book a wedding, I collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, and wedding details.
  • Images: Photos taken at your wedding which contain your likeness.
  • Technical Data: Your IP address and browsing behavior via cookies.

2. How I Use Your Data

I use your information to:

  • Manage your booking, contracts, and invoices.
  • Deliver your photos via my online gallery system.
  • Improve my website and marketing (via Google Analytics and Ads).

3. Third-Party Services

To provide a "Stress-Free" experience, I use several trusted third-party providers:

  • ShootProof: This is where your beautiful images are hosted. ShootProof stores your images and allows you to download them.
  • Google Analytics: I use this to understand how people find my website and which pages are most helpful. This uses "cookies" to track anonymous browsing data.
  • Google Ads: I use Google Ads to reach couples searching for wedding photography. This may involve "remarketing" cookies, which show you ads based on your previous visit to my site.

4. Cookies

My website uses cookies to enhance your experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies via the banner on my site. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.


5. Data Retention & Security

I store your contact details for as long as necessary to fulfill your contract. Your wedding images are backed up for life on ShootProof, so you can always retrieve them. I take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is stored securely.


6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data I hold about you.
  • Request that I delete your data (the "Right to be Forgotten").
  • Withdraw consent for me to use your images for marketing at any time.

7. Contact Me

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact me at me@garystafford.co.uk