Privacy Policy

Last updated: 19 August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how I collects, uses, stores and protects personal information when you visit my website or use my photography services.

I respect your privacy and aim to handle your personal information responsibly and transparently.

1. Who I am

Business Name: Yann Morel
Owner: Yann Morel
ABN: 24 261 456 463
Email: yann.morel17@icloud.com
Phone: 0451-055_070

For privacy-related enquiries, you can contact me using the details above.

2. Information I May Collect

Depending on how you interact with my website and photography services, I may collect information such as:

Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Billing and payment information
Postal or billing address
Photography session details
Preferred dates, times and locations
Information you provide through contact or booking forms
Communications between you and me
Information relating to your photography requirements
Photographs and videos of you or other people participating in a photography session
Information you voluntarily provide through social media or other communication channels
Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited

I will only collect information that is reasonably necessary for my business activities or that you voluntarily provide.

3. How I Collect Information

I may collect personal information:

When you contact me
When you request a quote
When you make a booking
When you purchase photography services
When you complete a form on my website
When you communicate with me by email, telephone or social media
During a photography session
When you subscribe to a mailing list, where available
Automatically when you use my website through cookies and similar technologies

4. How I Use Your Information

I may use your personal information to:

Respond to enquiries
Provide quotations
Manage bookings
Provide photography services
Communicate with you about your booking
Process payments and invoices
Deliver photographs and other products
Provide customer support
Maintain business and financial records
Improve my website and services
Prevent fraud, misuse or security issues
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
Send marketing communications where permitted and, where required, with your consent

I will generally only use personal information for the purpose for which it was collected or for another purpose permitted by applicable law. (OAIC⁠)

5. Photography and Images

Photography is a core part of my business, and photographs may contain identifiable individuals.

Photographs taken during a photography session may be stored and processed as part of providing my services.

Where photographs are intended to be used publicly for my portfolio, website, social media, advertising, competitions or other promotional purposes, I will consider the circumstances of the session and any permissions or agreements that apply.

If you do not want photographs of you to be used for promotional purposes, you can contact me to discuss your preference.

Where children are photographed, I will take particular care with the handling and use of their images.

6. Portfolio and Promotional Use

Unless otherwise agreed with you, I may request permission to use selected photographs from your session for:

My website portfolio
Social media
Photography competitions
Exhibitions
Advertising
Promotional materials
Printed marketing materials

Where your consent is required for a particular use, I will obtain it before using the photograph for that purpose.

You may contact me if you have questions about the use of your photographs or wish to discuss removal of an image from my promotional materials.

7. Payment Information

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.

I do not generally store complete credit card or debit card details myself.

Payment providers may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

Where appropriate, payment information may be used to process transactions, issue refunds, maintain financial records and comply with legal obligations.

8. Third-Party Service Providers

I may use third-party services to operate my photography business and website.

These may include providers for:

Website hosting
Online photography galleries
Cloud storage
Email
Payment processing
Accounting and invoicing
Website analytics
Marketing
Scheduling and booking
Customer relationship management

These providers may process personal information on my behalf or independently according to their own terms and privacy policies.

I will take reasonable steps to use reputable service providers and to protect personal information handled through these services.

9. Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers I use may store or process information outside Australia.

This may include cloud storage, website hosting, online gallery, email, payment, analytics or software providers.

Where the Privacy Act applies to my business, I will take reasonable steps to manage overseas disclosures in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

If you require information about a particular third-party provider or where your information may be stored, please contact me.

10. Cookies and Website Analytics

My website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand how visitors use the website and improve my services.

Cookies may collect information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Device type
Browser type
General location information
Referring websites

You can generally control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.

If I use third-party analytics or advertising services, those providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

11. Direct Marketing

I may occasionally send information about my photography services, promotions, availability or other relevant updates.

Where required by law, I will obtain your consent before sending direct marketing communications.

You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option provided or by contacting me directly.

I will not require you to provide unnecessary personal information as a condition of receiving a service.

12. Storage and Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Depending on the information involved, security measures may include:

Password protection
Access controls
Secure cloud storage
Device security
Software updates
Limited access to personal information
Secure payment processing through third-party providers

However, no method of storing or transmitting information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. How Long I Keep Information

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes and meeting legal or accounting requirements.

Photography files may be retained for a period after delivery for backup, archival, business or customer-service purposes.

The length of time photographs are retained may vary depending on the service provided and the circumstances of the booking.

If you require a photograph or other personal information to be deleted, please contact me to discuss your request.

Some information may need to be retained where I am legally required to do so.

14. Access and Correction

If the Privacy Act applies to my business and you wish to access or correct personal information I hold about you, you can contact me using the details below.

I will take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information I hold is accurate, complete and up to date.

Please contact me if you believe information I hold about you is incorrect or incomplete.

15. Privacy Complaints

If you believe that I have mishandled your personal information, please contact me first so that I can investigate and attempt to resolve your concern.

Please provide:

Your name
Details of your concern
The relevant information or interaction
Any supporting information you believe may help

I will review your complaint and respond within a reasonable period.

If the Privacy Act applies to my business and you are not satisfied with my response, you may be able to make a complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my business, website, services, technology or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

Last updated: 19 August 2026

17. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle personal information, please contact:
Yann Morel
Email: yann.morel17@icloud.com
Phone: 0451-055-070
ABN: 24 261 456 463

I welcome questions and requests relating to privacy and the handling of personal information.