Privacy Policy

Privacy and Copyright Notice

Last updated: 7 July 2025

This website is operated by Will W, an amateur photographer based in the United Kingdom. The purpose of this notice is to explain how personal data is handled and how the content on this website is protected under copyright law.

Privacy NoticeThis website is designed to showcase photography and does not use contact forms or tracking cookies. However, limited personal data may be collected in the following ways:

  • Email contact: If you choose to contact me using the email address provided, I may store your message and its contents.
  • Technical data: My UK-based web hosting provider, Zen Internet, may log technical information (such as IP addresses and browser types) for performance and security purposes.
  • My e-mail is provided by Proton - A Swiss based privacy focused e-mail provider.

Lawful Basis for Processing

  • Consent: When you email me, you consent to me receiving and responding to your message.
  • Legitimate Interests: Technical data may be processed to ensure the website functions securely and correctly.

How Your Data Is Used

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Responding to your enquiries
  • Ensuring the website runs securely

Your data will not be sold, shared with third parties, or used for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

  • Emails may be retained for correspondence and record-keeping, and deleted when no longer required.
  • Server log data is managed by Zen Internet in accordance with their privacy policies.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data I may hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

If you have any questions about this notice or your data, you can contact me at:

Copyright Notice

All images and content on this website are the property of Will W and are protected under UK and international copyright laws. No image or content may be copied, downloaded, reproduced, or used in any form without prior written permission.If you wish to use or license any images, please contact me via email.

© 2025 Will Whawell . All rights reserved.

Model Releases

Where an image on this website features an identifiable person, it was captured with a signed model release and or with their permission.

I use the standard Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Model Release Form (or a form based directly on it) to clarify usage rights and protect the privacy of the individuals portrayed.

Copies of signed releases can be provided to bona-fide agencies or publishers on request.