Your privacy is important. This privacy statement outlines how Loren O’Connor collects, uses and protects your personal information in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.

1. What personal information is collected

When you make an enquiry, book a session, or visit this website, the following types of information may be collected:

• Your name and contact details (e.g. email address, phone number)

• Session details, including location and participants

• Images captured during photography sessions

• Website usage data (e.g. via cookies or analytics tools)

2. How your information is used

Your information is used to:

• Respond to enquiries and manage bookings

• Communicate about sessions and deliver images

• Provide invoices and manage payments

• Improve the website and services

3. Image use and consent

Your images will never be shared publicly (e.g. on this website, social media, or in promotional material) without your prior written or verbal permission. You have the right to decline image use for any reason.

4. Storage and security

All personal information and photographs are stored securely and accessed only by Loren O’Connor or authorised representatives. Images are stored in secure cloud systems and are backed up in accordance with best practice.

5. Third parties

Your personal information will not be sold, rented or shared with third parties, except:

• Where required by law

• To service providers such as online gallery platforms or secure payment processors, solely for the purpose of delivering your services

6. Access and correction

You have the right to access and correct your personal information at any time. To request access, make corrections, or withdraw consent for image use, please get in touch.