Athena

Privacy Policy (Athena Photography)

Last updated: 2 April 2026

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Athena Photography, a photography studio based in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. You can contact us at athena@athena.photography for any questions about this policy.

2. What information we collect

We collect information in three main ways:

1. Information you provide directly

   • Name, email address, phone number

   • Session details (location, date, time, number of people, preferences)

   • Business details for branding or commercial projects

   • Messages you send via contact forms, email or social media

2. Booking and payment information

   • When you book a session, we collect booking details and pass you to our third‑party payment processor (such as Stripe or similar) to complete payment.

   • We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payment information is processed and stored by the payment provider under their own privacy and security policies.

3. Technical information

   • Basic analytics data such as pages viewed, referring websites and approximate location

   • Device and browser information

   • Cookies or similar technologies to improve site performance and remember your preferences

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries and manage bookings

• Plan, deliver and edit your photography sessions

• Send contracts, questionnaires, invoices and receipts

• Deliver online galleries and digital files

• Send important updates about your session (reminders, reschedules, delivery notices)

• Improve our services and website performance

• Meet our legal, tax and accounting obligations

With your consent, we may also send occasional emails about new offerings, mini‑sessions or studio news. You can unsubscribe at any time.

4. Legal basis for processing (EU/UK visitors)

Where applicable, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract (providing photography and related services)

• Our legitimate interest (running and improving our business)

• Your consent (for marketing communications, optional cookies, etc.)

• Compliance with legal obligations

5. Sharing your information

We share your information only with trusted third‑party providers that help run our business, such as:

• Online gallery and delivery platforms (e.g. Pixieset, Pic‑Time or similar)

• Scheduling and booking tools (e.g. Cal.com, Calendly or similar)

• Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal or your bank)

• Email and CRM tools used to send confirmations and updates

• Professional advisers (accountants, legal or tax advisers) where required

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect it in line with applicable privacy laws.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data storage and security

We store information in secure, password‑protected systems and take reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure. No system can be guaranteed 100% secure, but we work only with reputable service providers and keep access limited to what is necessary.

7. How long we keep your information

We keep:

• Booking and contract records for as long as needed for legal and tax reasons

• Gallery files for as long as your gallery is active or as stated in your agreement

• Enquiry emails and messages for as long as needed to handle your request

You can ask us to delete certain information earlier where permitted by law.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of certain information

• Object to or restrict certain uses of your information

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact athena@athena.photography.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies for basic analytics and to improve your browsing experience. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change accordingly. Continued use of the site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.