Hannah Shemilt | Photographer
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 24 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or get in touch.
Who Am I?
This website is operated by Hannah Shemilt, a freelance commercial photographer trading under her personal name and based in the UK.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at: hello@hannahshemilt.com
What data I collect
I may collect and process the following personal data:
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Your name
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Your email address
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Any information you choose to include in a contact form submission
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Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (via website analytics)
I only collect data that is necessary to respond to enquiries and operate the website effectively.
How I collect data
Your data is collected when you:
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Submit an enquiry via the contact form
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Contact me directly by email
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Browse or interact with this website (via cookies and analytics)
Why I collect your data
I use your personal data to:
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Respond to enquiries and communicate with you
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Assess whether a project is a good fit
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Provide photography services where agreed
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Improve the performance and usability of the website
I do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Lawful basis for processing
Under UK GDPR, I process personal data on the following lawful bases:
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Legitimate interests - to respond to enquiries and run my business
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Consent - where you have actively contacted me or accepted non-essential cookies
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting me.
How long I keep your data
I keep personal data only for as long as necessary.
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Enquiry data is retained for up to 6 months after the last communication if it does not result in work
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Client data may be retained for longer where required for contractual, accounting, or legal reasons
Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted.
Who I share your data with
Your data may be processed by trusted third-party services used to operate my business, including:
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Wix (website hosting, contact forms, and analytics)
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Google Drive (file storage and project administration)
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Notion (project management and internal organisation)
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Pic-Time (client galleries and image delivery)
These services process data on my behalf and are required to handle it in accordance with UK GDPR.
I do not sell your data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and analytics
This website uses Wix Analytics and may use cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality.
Where required, you will be asked for consent before non-essential cookies are placed on your device.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Who Am I?
This website is operated by Hannah Shemilt, a freelance commercial photographer trading under her personal name and based in the UK.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, you can contact me at: hello@hannahshemilt.com
Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data I hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details above.
Changes to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page.
Hannah Shemilt | Sheffield Based Photographer
Commercial & lifestyle photography
for brands and marketing.
Based in the Sheffield, UK.
Available nationwide.
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