Privacy Policy

Astro Abby Photography

Last updated: January 2026

Astro Abby Photography is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website.

1. Who We Are

Astro Abby Photography is a UK-based photography business specialising in astrophotography, workshops, talks and tours.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:

Email: abby@astroabbyphotography.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when you:

    • Contact us via a contact form or email

    • Subscribe to a mailing list or newsletter

    • Book a workshop or enquire about services

  • Technical data, including:

    • IP address

    • Browser type and version

    • Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is collected through standard website technologies such as cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only where necessary and for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Responding to enquiries

  • Providing information about workshops, services, or updates you have requested

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Meeting legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract (e.g. workshop bookings)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website and services)

  • Legal obligations

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Remember user preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Website analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Online booking or payment providers

These services only receive the data necessary to perform their function and are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Rights

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

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

10. External Links

This website may contain links to other websites. Astro Abby Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

11. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

If you have any concerns about how your data is handled, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).