Privacy Policy
Last updated: 10/04/2025
At Ela Moson Photography, your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or services. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable data protection laws in Ireland.
1. Who We Are
Ela Moson Photography
Website: elamosonphotography.com
Business Address: Cobh, Ireland
Contact Email: contact@elamosonphotography.com
We specialise in professional newborn photography, serving clients across Ireland. For any questions about your personal data, you can reach us at the email above.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Contact Information: Name, phone number, email address, postal address.
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Booking Details: Date of session, package selected, payment information (processed securely via third-party processors).
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Photographic Images: Photos taken during your session, including those of minors (with your consent).
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Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our website (via cookies and analytics tools).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
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Schedule and manage your photography session.
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Deliver your selected photo packages and digital files.
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Communicate with you before and after the session.
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Share sneak peeks or selected images on our website and social media (only with your consent).
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Comply with legal obligations, including invoicing and record keeping.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: For using your images for marketing or promotional purposes.
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Contractual Obligation: To provide the photography services you’ve booked.
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Legal Compliance: For record-keeping and accounting.
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Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and website performance.
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
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Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., online galleries, cloud storage, payment processors).
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Legal or governmental authorities if required by law.
All third-party services are GDPR-compliant.
6. Image Rights and Usage
You retain full rights to your images. We will only share photographs featuring you or your children with your written consent, typically obtained via a model release form at the time of the session.
7. How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers and devices.
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal obligations.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data.
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Request correction or deletion of your data.
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Object to processing or request restrictions.
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Withdraw consent at any time (for image use, etc.).
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Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.
Contact them at: https://www.dataprotection.ie
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to provide a better user experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact:
Ela Moson Photography
Email: contact@elamosonphotography.com
Website: https://elamosonphotography.com