Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 29 April 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Wilken Photography (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. What Personal Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Any information you include when submitting a contact form
Information you provide when signing up to our mailing list
We may also collect non-identifiable information such as your IP address, browser type, and website usage data.
2. How We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information when you:
Submit a contact or enquiry form via our website
Subscribe to our mailing list
Communicate with us directly (e.g. email or social media)
We may also collect limited information automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
3. Why We Collect Your Information
We collect and use your information to:
Respond to enquiries and provide our photography services
Communicate with you about bookings or requests
Send marketing emails and updates (where you have consented)
Improve our website and services
4. Direct Marketing
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you marketing communications in accordance with the Spam Act 2003.
You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
5. Image Use, Portfolio & Marketing
As a photography business, we may capture and create images that include identifiable individuals.
With your consent (which may be written, verbal, or implied depending on the nature of the booking), we may use selected images for:
Our portfolio (website, galleries, blog)
Social media and online promotion
Marketing materials and advertising
We take care to use images respectfully and appropriately.
If you do not wish for your images to be used for portfolio or marketing purposes, you may notify us at any time, and we will respect your request where reasonably practicable.
In some cases, we may request a formal model release for commercial or promotional use.
6. Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may disclose your personal information to trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or business, such as:
Website hosting providers
Email marketing platforms
Online gallery delivery platforms
IT service providers
These third parties are only given access to information necessary to perform their services.
7. Overseas Disclosure
Some third-party service providers we use may store or process data overseas.
By providing your personal information, you consent to the transfer of your information outside Australia, where applicable.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.
9. Access and Correction
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below.
10. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyse website traffic.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Wilken Photography
Email: hello@wilkenphotography.com
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be available on our website.
By using our website or submitting your personal information, you agree to this Privacy Policy.