GardenerPhotography.com.au

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Gardener Photography (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects and protects your information when you browse or purchase from our website.
The site features original stock photos created by Peter Gardener, who offers standard and exclusive-use licences for personal, editorial, and commercial purposes.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect:

  • Billing details

  • Order and licensing information

b. Automatic Data

We collect standard analytics data, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Cookies for login, cart, account, and performance

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used to:

  • Process image orders and deliver downloads

  • Provide licensing details and verification

  • Respond to enquiries and custom requests

  • Prevent unauthorized use of images

  • Improve website speed, performance, and user experience

  • Maintain tax, legal, and store records

This follows the recommended setup and workflow for Peter’s photography store.

4. Image Licensing Information

When purchasing images, you receive either:

Standard Licence

Allows commercial and personal use, modification, and print or digital usage.
Prohibits resale as standalone stock.

Exclusive Ownership Licence

Includes full copyright transfer and unlimited usage rights.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information.
We only share data with third parties required to:

  • Process payments

  • Deliver digital files

  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

6. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative security measures to protect your data and prevent unauthorized access.

7. Your Rights

You may request:

  • Access to your personal information

  • Correction or deletion

  • Usage and data-handling details

Contact: gardpet@gmail.com

8. Third-Party Services

External services such as hosting, payment gateways, or CDN systems operate under their own privacy policies.
The site uses best-practice hosting, caching, and security configurations.

9. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Account login

  • Checkout and cart functionality

  • Gallery performance

  • Analytics

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Policy Updates

We may modify this policy occasionally. Updates will be published on this page.

11. Contact

For privacy or licensing questions:
📧 gardpet@gmail.com