Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Lexie Francesca.
We act as the data controller for any personal data collected through this website or during the provision of our services.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us using the details at the end of this page.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Name, email address and telephone number

  • Enquiry and correspondence details submitted via Squarespace forms

  • Booking, contract and payment information

  • Photographs and/or video footage

  • Website usage data (cookies and analytics)

3. How We Use Your Data & Legal Basis

We use personal data to:

  • Respond to enquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide photography services

  • Manage bookings, contracts and payments

  • Store, edit and deliver images

  • Display work in our portfolio or marketing (with consent)

  • Improve our website and services

Legal bases for processing:

  • Performance of a contract

  • Consent

  • Legitimate interests

  • Legal obligations

4. Squarespace & Cookies

This website is built and hosted using Squarespace.

Squarespace automatically collects certain information, including IP address, browser type, and site usage data, to operate and secure the website.

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Analyse website traffic and performance

Non-essential cookies require your consent when you first visit the site.

Squarespace’s privacy policy:
https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

We also use Google Analytics to understand website usage.
Google’s privacy policy:
https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Data Sharing

We only share personal data where necessary, including with:

  • Professional advisers and insurers

  • Trusted suppliers or subcontractors

  • Online galleries and payment providers

  • Squarespace (for website hosting and form submissions)

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

  • Our website platform (Squarespace) and certain service providers may store or process personal data outside the UK or European Economic Area. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place to ensure data is protected in accordance with UK GDPR, including adequacy decisions or approved transfer mechanisms.

7. Image Storage & Security

Client images and videos are stored securely on encrypted external hard drives kept at the home studio of Lexie Francesca.
Access is restricted solely to Lexie Francesca, and appropriate security measures are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Invoices, contracts and contact details: up to 6 years

  • Planning information and customer notes: 1–2 years

Data may be retained longer where legally required.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Data portability

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Please review it periodically for updates.

11. Contact Details

Lexie Francesca

You can contact us:

Via the Squarespace contact form

By email using the address published on this website