PRIVACY POLICY
Photobara (Magdalena Obara)
Last updated: 01.05.2026
1. Who I am
Magdalena Obara, trading as Photobara.
Address: 45 Bruce Road, Paisley, PA3 4SL, United Kingdom
Email: info@photobara.co.uk
Phone: 07883500816
Website: www.photobara.co.uk
I am the data controller responsible for your personal data under UK GDPR.
2. What data I collect
When you use my website or book a session, I may collect:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
Information you send via the contact form
Photographs from your session (yes — these count as personal data)
3. How I collect your data
I collect your data when you:
Fill in the contact form on my website
Contact me directly via email or phone
Book a photoshoot
Receive and access your online gallery
4. How I use your data
I use your data to:
Respond to your enquiries
Book and deliver your photoshoot
Send you your images
Issue invoices and process payments
Share selected images in my portfolio and social media (only with your consent)
Send occasional newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
5. Photography & use of images
As a photographer, working with images is central to my business.
Your photos may be used on my website, portfolio, and social media only if you have given consent
You can withdraw consent at any time (see section 9)
Images are stored securely and may be kept long-term
If you wish to have full control over your images (including removal and exclusive rights), this may be available as an additional paid option.
6. How your data is stored
Your data is stored securely using trusted platforms, including:
Pixieset (for client galleries and payments)
Cloud storage systems
Email systems
I take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
7. Data retention
Personal data is stored indefinitely for business records and client history
Images are also stored indefinitely unless otherwise agreed
You can request removal of your data — see section 9.
8. Cookies & analytics
My website uses cookies and tools such as Google Analytics to:
Understand how visitors use the website
Improve user experience
These tools may collect anonymised data like your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
9. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of incorrect data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent (e.g. for image use)
Object to how your data is used
To exercise any of these rights, please contact me at:
info@photobara.co.uk
10. Sharing your data
I do not sell your data.
Your data may be shared only with trusted services necessary to run my business, such as:
Pixieset (galleries & payments)
Hosting providers
Accounting or invoicing tools
These providers are GDPR-compliant.
11. Contact form
When you use the contact form on my website, the information you provide is sent to me via email. I use it only to respond to your enquiry.
12. Changes to this policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on my website.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, feel free to contact me:
📧 info@photobara.co.uk
📞 07883500816
1. Who I am
Inspired by distant horizons and the pull of the unknown, 'Bring Me the Horizon' captures breathtaking landscapes and boundless skies. Each photo invites you to explore the world’s natural beauty, igniting a sense of wonder and the endless possibilities awaiting beyond the horizon.
