Effective date: 26/02/2026
Business name: True Portraits
Owner: Michael Barrett
Location: Bradford, United Kingdom
Contact email: mike@trueportraits.co.uk

1. Who We Are

True Portraits is a UK-based portrait photography service operated by Mike Barrett. We specialise in natural, relaxed portrait photography for individuals and families.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law.

True Portraits is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller in the United Kingdom.
ICO Registration Number: ZC099111

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Information you provide in your enquiry message
• Photographic images taken during sessions  

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data when:

• You submit an enquiry via our website contact form
• You communicate with us by email or phone
• You book and attend a photography session

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

• To respond to your enquiries
• To provide photography services
• To communicate regarding bookings
• To deliver your images
• To maintain business records

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4A. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract – when providing photography services you have booked
• Legitimate interests – for responding to enquiries and maintaining business records
• Consent – where you provide explicit permission for the public use of your images 

5. Use of Photographic Images

Photographic images are personal data.

Your images will never be used publicly (including on this website or social media) without your explicit written permission.

You may decline marketing use of your images without affecting your booking.

6. Data Storage & Security

Client data and images are stored securely on password-protected systems.

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

Enquiry data is retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your enquiry and maintain appropriate business records.

Client images may be retained for archival and reprint purposes unless you request deletion.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details above.

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Cookies

This website uses essential cookies required for basic functionality. Where optional analytics or third-party website features are used, you will be given a choice through the cookie settings banner.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

Michael Barrett
Email: mike@trueportraits.co.uk