Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4 May 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sean Shannon Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or engage our headshot photography services.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR where applicable to clients based in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Name and surname

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Any information you provide via our contact form or email

  • Photographic images and visual likeness (where you engage our services)

  • Basic website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information when you:

  • Fill out a contact form on our website

  • Communicate with us via email or phone

  • Book or attend a photography session

  • Interact with our website (via cookies and tracking technologies)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and provide quotes

  • Schedule and deliver photography services

  • Capture, edit, and deliver photographic images

  • Communicate with you regarding your booking

  • Improve our website and services

  • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing and advertising

5. Photographic Images and Personal Data

5.1 Images as Personal Information

Photographic images that identify an individual are considered personal information under POPIA.

By engaging our services, you consent to the capture and processing of your image for the purpose of delivering the agreed photography services.

5.2 Use of Images (Portfolio & Marketing)

We may wish to use selected images for:

  • Our website portfolio

  • Social media

  • Marketing and advertising materials

By engaging our services, you grant us permission to use selected images for portfolio, website, social media, marketing, and advertising purposes, unless you specifically request in writing that your images are not used in this way.

If you wish to opt out of such use, you may notify us at any time, and we will make reasonable efforts to cease future use of your images.

5.3 Limitation of Use

Your images will never be sold to third parties or used in a misleading or inappropriate way.

6. Image Storage and Delivery

We store and deliver images using trusted third-party platforms, which may include:

  • Secure cloud storage providers

  • Image delivery platforms or galleries

Images are retained for a reasonable period to allow for delivery, backup, and potential re-access requests.

While we take reasonable care to store your images securely, long-term archiving is not guaranteed unless otherwise agreed.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse website traffic.

We may use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Ads to understand how visitors use our website and measure advertising performance.

These tools may collect anonymised data such as your IP address, device type, and browsing behaviour.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Cloud storage and file delivery platforms

  • Analytics and advertising platforms (e.g. Google services)

Some of these providers may process or store data outside of South Africa. In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate data protection safeguards are in place.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

10. Your Rights

In terms of POPIA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Object to the processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

11. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Sean Shannon Photography
Email: hello@seanshannon.co.za
Phone: +27 82 709 0866
Location: Cape Town, South Africa

13. Updates to This Policy

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