Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
At Photos by Ruby, I value your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
Who I am
Photos by Ruby is a family, maternity and newborn photography business based in London, serving families across London and Buckinghamshire.
Website: https://www.photosbyruby.co.uk
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Email: ruby@photosbyruby.co.uk
What information I collect
When you contact me or enquire about a photography session, I may collect:
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Your name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Information about your family or photography session
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Preferred session dates
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Any information you choose to provide through enquiry forms or emails
If you book a session, I may also collect information needed to manage your booking, invoice you, and deliver your photographs.
How I use your information
I use your information to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Arrange and manage your photography session
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Provide pricing and availability
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Deliver your photographs
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Process payments and maintain business records
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Improve my website and services
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Meet legal and tax obligations
I will only use your information where I have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection law.
Meta Ads and Cookies
I use Meta (Facebook and Instagram) advertising to help families discover my photography services.
My website may use technologies such as the Meta Pixel and cookies to understand how visitors use the website and to improve future advertising. These tools may collect anonymous information about website visits and interactions.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Contact Forms
If you submit an enquiry through my website or through a Meta Lead Form, I will only use the information you provide to respond to your enquiry and discuss your photography session.
Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
How your information is stored
I take reasonable steps to keep your information secure.
Your information may be stored securely within trusted services used to operate my business, including:
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Website hosting
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Email services
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Client gallery software
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Booking and invoicing software
These providers are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.
How long I keep your information
I only keep personal information for as long as necessary to provide my services and to meet legal, accounting or tax requirements.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information where appropriate
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Object to certain types of processing
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Request restriction of processing
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Withdraw consent where consent has been given
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the email address above.
Third-party websites
My website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page.
If you have any questions about how your information is used, please contact me at ruby@photosbyruby.co.uk.