Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025

At Laura Slattery Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting the privacy and safety of children is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information related to photographs featuring children on our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information related to children in our sports photographs:

Photographs and Images: Visual content of children participating in sports events.

Personal Information: Names, ages, team affiliations, or other identifying details only if voluntarily provided by parents, guardians, or authorized representatives.

Usage Data: Information on how visitors interact with our website, including IP addresses and device information, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To display, promote, and sell sports photographs on our website.

To communicate with parents, guardians, or authorized contacts regarding orders or permissions.

To improve our website and services through analytics.

To comply with legal requirements and protect against unauthorised use.

3. Parental Consent

We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

Parents or legal guardians may request access to photographs of their child, request corrections, or request removal of their child’s images by contacting us directly.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

We may share photographs and related information with authorised third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, or marketing, under strict confidentiality agreements.

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect photographs and personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

6. Your Rights

Parents and guardians have the right to:

Access the photographs and personal information we hold about their child.

Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unwanted images or data.

Withdraw consent for use of images where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at lauraslatteryphotography@hotmail.com

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyse site traffic. These cookies do not collect personal information about children and can be managed or disabled in your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

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