Privacy Policy

Alex Trowski Photography

Privacy Policy

Data Controller: Alex Trowski Photography, operated by Alex Trowski, Fort William, Scotland.

Alex Trowski Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and stored when you contact the business, submit enquiries, or book photography services.

If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact Alex Trowski Photography.

1. Information We Collect

When you contact Alex Trowski Photography or submit an enquiry through the website, we may collect information such as:

  • name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • booking details

  • photography requirements

  • location information related to photography sessions or workshops

  • other information voluntarily provided in your enquiry

In order to plan safe and suitable photography workshops or outdoor sessions, Alex Trowski Photography may also collect information relating to:

  • mobility limitations

  • accessibility requirements

  • relevant health considerations

This information is only collected where it is voluntarily provided by participants.

Vehicle Recording

In some situations participants may travel in a vehicle operated by Alex Trowski Photography.

For safety and insurance purposes, vehicles may be fitted with dash cameras that record:

  • the road ahead

  • the interior cabin of the vehicle

This footage may be used only for safety, security, or incident investigation where necessary.

How Information Is Collected

Information is typically collected through:

  • enquiry forms provided by Jotform

  • direct email communication

2. How Your Information Is Used

Personal information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • responding to enquiries

  • organising and confirming photography bookings

  • communicating details about workshops, sessions, or events

  • delivering photography services

  • sending links to download image galleries

Your personal information will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Payment Information

Payments are normally made by bank transfer.

If requested, a secure payment link may be provided through Stripe.

Alex Trowski Photography does not store or have access to credit card information.
All card payments are processed securely through Stripe.

4. Client Image Files

Photography sessions, workshops, and events may involve creating images that include identifiable individuals or private property.

These images are stored securely for purposes including:

  • editing

  • delivery to clients

  • business record keeping

Images may also be retained for portfolio, archival, or promotional purposes where permission has been granted.

Clients may request that their images are not used publicly, and such requests will be respected wherever possible.

Photography and Personal Images

Photography services provided by Alex Trowski Photography may involve capturing images that include identifiable individuals or private property.

These images are processed and stored as part of delivering photography services to clients.

Images will only be used for portfolio, website, or promotional purposes where permission has been granted by the client.

5. Data Storage

Personal information may be stored securely in:

  • email correspondence

  • booking records

  • secure storage systems

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure.

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for:

  • business record keeping

  • legal or accounting obligations

  • delivering client services

6. Image Delivery Services

Images may be delivered using secure online galleries or file delivery services such as:

  • cloud storage platforms

  • private download links

Clients may receive access to their images through these secure systems.

When ordering physical prints, delivery details such as:

  • name

  • delivery address

  • email address

  • telephone number

may be shared with a professional print laboratory and courier service solely for the purpose of producing and delivering the order.

7. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, individuals have the right to:

  • request access to the personal data held about them

  • request correction of inaccurate data

  • request deletion of personal data where appropriate

  • request restrictions on the processing of their data

Requests relating to personal data can be made by contacting Alex Trowski Photography directly.

8. Third-Party Services

This website may use trusted third-party services to operate certain features such as enquiry forms or payment processing.

Examples include:

  • Jotform – website enquiry forms

  • Stripe – secure payment processing

These providers operate under their own privacy policies and data protection practices.

9. Website Cookies and Analytics

This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools provided by the website platform or hosting provider.

Cookies are small data files used to help websites:

  • function correctly

  • understand how visitors interact with the site

These cookies do not normally collect personally identifiable information.

By using the website, visitors consent to the use of cookies where necessary for normal website operation.

10. Changes to This Policy

Alex Trowski Photography may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The most current version will always be available on the website.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact Alex Trowski Photography through the website.

Last updated: March 2026