Privacy Policy

Last Updated 13.05.2026

1. Who I am

I’m Adele Warner‑Tate, a photographer and gallery owner based in the Outer Hebrides. I run:

  • Warner‑Tate Photography

  • My Stornoway gallery

  • Photography workshops and 1‑2‑1 tuition

  • Online print sales through this website

I am the data controller for all personal information collected through this website.

2. What personal data I collect

I collect information in the following ways:

a) Information you provide directly

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number (if you choose to provide it)

  • Workshop enquiries and booking details

  • Print order details

  • Messages sent through my contact form

  • Delivery address for print orders

  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe/PayPal — I never see your full card details)

b) Information collected automatically

Like most websites, Squarespace collects standard technical data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the site

  • Referring website

c) Cookies and similar technologies

My website uses cookies for:

  • Essential site functions

  • Analytics (Squarespace Analytics, optional Google Analytics)

  • Embedded content (Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo)

  • Online store functionality

You can manage or reject non‑essential cookies via the cookie banner.

3. How I use your information

I use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Process print orders and deliver products

  • Manage workshop bookings and communication

  • Run my gallery and photography business

  • Improve the website and understand visitor behaviour

  • Keep financial and tax records (as required by law)

  • Protect the website from spam and misuse

I do not use your data for automated decision‑making or profiling.

4. Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, I rely on the following legal bases:

  • Contract – to process orders, bookings, and enquiries

  • Consent – for cookies and optional marketing

  • Legitimate interests – to improve the website and protect against fraud

  • Legal obligation – for tax and accounting records

5. How your data is stored

Your data is stored securely through:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and forms)

  • Stripe or PayPal (payments)

  • Email (for enquiries and workshop communication)

  • Accounting records (required by UK law)

I take reasonable steps to keep your information safe and prevent unauthorised access.

6. How long I keep your data

I keep your information only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiry emails: up to 12 months

  • Workshop bookings: up to 3 years

  • Print order records: up to 6 years (legal requirement)

  • Cookie data: according to your consent preferences

  • Analytics data: typically 26 months (Google) or as per Squarespace defaults

You can request deletion at any time unless I am legally required to keep the information.

7. Who I share your data with

I only share your data with trusted service providers who help me run my business:

  • Squarespace (website hosting, forms, analytics)

  • Stripe / PayPal (payment processing)

  • Royal Mail / couriers (for delivering print orders)

  • Google Analytics (if enabled)

These providers only process your data on my behalf and do not use it for their own purposes.

I do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing.

8. Your rights under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw cookie consent

  • Object to certain types of processing

  • Request a copy of your data

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

If you want to exercise any of these rights, email me at: warner‑tatephotography@outlook.com

9. Cookies

My website uses essential and non‑essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non‑essential cookies

  • Change your preferences at any time

For full details, please see my Cookie Policy (or I can write one for you).

10. External links

My website may link to external sites (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, booking platforms). I am not responsible for their privacy practices, so please check their policies.

11. Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

12. Contact

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact me at:

Adele Warner‑Tate Email: warner‑tatephotography@outlook.com Location: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland