Privacy Policy - Photography and Film

Portray Your Story (“I”, “me”, “my”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care, transparency, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and store personal information in line with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

Who I am

Saskia Albers
Portray Your Story
Photography & Filmmaking
Bromley, London, UK
Email: saskia@portrayyourstory.co.uk

Please contact me for my full address if needed. I am not sharing that here, as it is also my home address. 

What information I collect

I may collect:

• Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address

• Information you share via contact forms, emails, or questionnaires

• Details needed to plan and deliver a photo or film project

• Website usage data (such as pages visited)

• Photographs or film footage created as part of my work

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

I may collect personal information when you:

• Get in touch via my contact form or email
• Book a photography or filmmaking service
• Sign up to my newsletter
• Access a private client gallery

How your data is used

Your data is only used to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Plan and deliver photography and filmmaking services
• Manage bookings, contracts, and communication
• Send newsletters or updates only if you’ve opted in
• Improve my website or services

I never sell your data or use it for unrelated marketing.

How your data is stored

Your information is stored securely using password-protected devices and GDPR-compliant services such as email providers, cloud storage, gallery platforms, and email marketing software. Access is limited to me only, unless stated otherwise.

Client galleries

Client galleries are hosted on third-party platforms (I mainly use Pic-Time, WeTransfer and Dropbox or similar). To access a gallery, you may be asked for your name and email address. This information is used solely to provide access to your gallery and related updates while it is live.

Photography & film of people

Photographs and films may include identifiable individuals. These are created for documentary, storytelling, or commercial purposes and handled with care and respect. Images are created as part of my legitimate work as a photographer and filmmaker. I never create imagery for identification or surveillance purposes.

Where appropriate, consent and usage are agreed in advance through contracts or written communication. For events, imagery is processed under legitimate interest, with respect for anyone who raises concerns. Clients are responsible for informing participants and directing them to this policy. Anyone with concerns is welcome to contact me.

Use and display of images

Photos and films may be used on my website, social media, portfolio platforms, exhibitions, or other promotional materials only where this has been agreed.

I take extra care with images involving children, vulnerable people, or sensitive stories. I do not use images in a misleading, harmful, or disrespectful way.
Permission for promotional use can be withdrawn at any time by contacting me.

Specific image usage is always covered in client contracts.

Email marketing

If you choose to join my mailing list, emails are sent via a GDPR-compliant provider (I use MailerLite). You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.

Data storage and security

Your data is stored securely using password-protected devices, encrypted storage, and trusted GDPR-compliant services. Only I have access to your personal data.

While no online system is ever 100% secure, I take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Legal disclosure

I may share personal data if legally required to do so (for example, by a court order or government request). Any disclosure will be limited to what is strictly necessary.

Cookies & website analytics

This website uses cookies and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This data is anonymous and helps improve the website.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

External links

My website may include links to other websites. I’m not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Ask for corrections or deletion
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Object to certain types of processing
• Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To do so, email: saskia@portrayyourstory.co.uk

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this page.

If you have questions about privacy or data, please get in touch — I’m always happy to explain things clearly. Trust and transparency matter deeply to me.