Privacy Policy

UUhat Focus | Shane Stokes
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
📧 uuhatfocus.photography@gmail.com

1. Introduction

Uuhat Focus ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Your name and contact details (e.g. email, phone number)

• Event or booking details (e.g. date, location, participants)

• Payment information (via third-party processors)

• Photos or images of individuals (if identifiable)

This data is collected when you:

• Book a session

• Fill out a contact form

• Respond to an email or gallery link

• Appear in photographs we take

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Provide photography services

• Send galleries, invoices, and updates

• Respond to enquiries or feedback

• Share photos in our portfolio or social media (with consent or reasonable expectation)

• Comply with legal obligations

4. Consent & Image Use

By booking a session and appearing in our photographs, you consent to the collection and use of your image for the agreed purpose.
We may use select images for:

• Website portfolio

• Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

• Print marketing or event displays

If you do not want your images used publicly, you can request this in writing before or at the time of your session.

5. Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely via:

• Encrypted Pixieset galleries

• Secure email systems

• Password-protected devices

We take reasonable steps to prevent misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party platforms including:

• Pixieset (photo gallery & delivery)

• Linktree (contact forms, links)

• Google (email)

• Social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

These services may store data overseas. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, but only partner with reputable providers.

7. Access & Corrections

You may request access to your personal information or request corrections by contacting us at:
📧 uuhatfocus.photography@gmail.com

We will respond within 30 days and make changes if required by law.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data and images for up to 7 years unless otherwise requested or legally required. Clients may request image deletion at any time.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published via our website or email notice.

10. Complaints

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, contact us directly. If you're not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.

Last updated: July 2025
Prepared for: Uuhat Focus – Shane Stokes, Brisbane QLD