Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Soul of Alba Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit www.soulofalba.com (“Website”) or engage with our services.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Who We Are

Soul of Alba Photography
United Kingdom

For the purposes of data protection law, Soul of Alba Photography is the Data Controller of your personal information.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect personal data only where necessary and proportionate.

This may include:

Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing and delivery address
  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
  • Information provided through enquiry forms
  • Workshop or licensing application details

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites

This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Deliver digital downloads
  • Manage workshop bookings
  • Provide commercial licensing
  • Send newsletters or marketing communications (where consent is given)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Contractual necessity – to fulfil orders or deliver services
  • Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our business
  • Legal obligation – to comply with tax and accounting regulations
  • Consent – for marketing communications

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Payment Information

Payment details are processed securely via trusted third-party payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, or similar).

We do not store full credit or debit card details.

6. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

  • New collection announcements
  • Limited edition releases
  • Workshop updates
  • Occasional curated insights

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

We will never send unsolicited marketing.

7. Data Sharing

We may share data only where necessary with:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping and courier services
  • Website hosting providers
  • Professional advisers (e.g. accountants, legal advisers)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.

We do not transfer data outside the UK unless adequate safeguards are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order records: retained for tax and accounting compliance
  • Licensing agreements: retained for contractual enforcement
  • Enquiries: retained for reasonable follow-up periods
  • Marketing subscribers: retained until unsubscribed

Data is securely deleted when no longer required.

9. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“Right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at the email provided above.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK.

10. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to:

  • Improve performance
  • Analyse traffic
  • Enhance user experience

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, some features of the Website may not function properly.

11. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Alteration
  • Disclosure
  • Loss

While no system is entirely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The latest version will always be published on our Website with the updated date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

15. Contact

Soul of Alba Photography
Www.soulofalba.com
Soulofalba@gmail.com