Privacy Policy — Margareta Ring Photography
Last updated: 20 August 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Margareta Ring Photography ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website, make an enquiry, or book a photography service with us.
Data Controller: Margareta Ring Photography
Address: 87 Dalepark Road, Dublin
Email: margaretaringphotography@gmail.com
Phone: 087 095 3274
We operate in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable Irish laws.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Contact details: your full name, email address, phone number
Booking information: service type, date, time, location, package selected, special requirements
Payment information: deposit or full amount paid, transaction reference, payment method used
Communications: messages sent via enquiry forms, booking system, email, or phone
Website usage data: IP address, device and browser details, pages visited — this is covered further in our Cookie Policy
Photographs and images: photos taken during your session — these are classified as personal data under GDPR where applicable
Important note: We do not store full credit or debit card numbers, CVV codes, or any sensitive payment card details. All payments are processed securely through Square and SumUp, which are fully PCI-compliant payment providers.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We only process your data when we have a lawful basis under the GDPR:
To create, confirm, and manage your booking, process payments, and arrange your session: performance of a contract — necessary to provide the service you have requested
To contact you regarding your booking, send confirmations, receipts, or deliver your photographs: performance of a contract
To maintain accounting, tax, and legal records: legal obligation — required under Irish tax and business law
To improve website functionality, security, and user experience: legitimate interest — balanced against your privacy rights
To store, edit, back up, and deliver your photographs to you: performance of a contract or consent where applicable
To send occasional service updates or marketing communications: consent — you may withdraw this at any time
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data only with trusted service providers necessary to operate our business, all of whom are bound by strict data protection agreements:
Payment processors: Square and SumUp — to process deposits and payments securely
Cloud storage and email providers — to store data, photographs, and communicate securely
Website and booking platform providers — to enable online enquiries and bookings
Lawful authorities — only when required by Irish or European Union law
Your photographs: We will never publish, share, or display your photographs publicly or with third parties unless we have your explicit written consent, or unless otherwise agreed in our Terms and Conditions and Usage Rights policy.
5. Data Retention Periods
Booking, contact, and payment records: retained for 7 years after your session — this is the mandatory legal retention period for tax and business records in Ireland
Photographs: kept securely for 12 months after delivery of your final gallery for backup and re-order purposes. After this period, files may be securely deleted unless you have purchased extended file storage
Marketing preferences: kept until you choose to unsubscribe or withdraw your consent
Cookie data: retention periods are set out in our separate Cookie Policy
6. Your Rights Under the GDPR
As an EU data subject, you have the following rights:
Right of Access: request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: correct or update your details at any time
Right to Erasure: request deletion of your data where no legal retention requirement applies
Right to Restriction of Processing: limit how we use your data in specific circumstances
Right to Data Portability: receive your data in a standard, machine-readable format
Right to Object: object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at margaretaringphotography@gmail.com. We will respond within one calendar month, free of charge.
7. How to Make a Complaint
If you believe your data has been processed incorrectly or in breach of GDPR:
Contact us first at margaretaringphotography@gmail.com — we will aim to resolve any concerns promptly
Complain to the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland's lead supervisory authority:
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 888 4800
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, regular software updates, and limited access to protect your personal data and photographs. However, no internet transmission method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to social media or other external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately before submitting data to them.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The date at the top will reflect the latest revision. By continuing to use our website or book services, you accept the most recent version.
11. Contact Information
For all privacy, data, or general enquiries:
Margareta Ring Photography
87 Dalepark Road, Dublin
Email: margaretaringphotography@gmail.com
Phone: 087 095 3274