At Somnia Studios, we take your privacy seriously — and we know that in photography, privacy and image use are closely connected. This policy covers both how we handle the personal information you share with us and how we use photographs and film produced through our work together. By using our website or booking our services, you agree to the practices described here.
Photo & Film Policy
This policy covers all visual work produced by Somnia Studios, including photography, video, and film. Where audio is recorded as part of a session, we’ll make this clear in advance.
Your images
You own the images we make of you. Depending on your package or agreement, you’ll receive edited files for personal and professional use. Full licensing terms are set out in your booking agreement.
Portfolio and promotional use
We may wish to use images from your session on our website, social media, or in printed materials to represent our work. We’ll always ask for your permission before doing so, either in your booking agreement or directly ahead of publication.
You can say no, and it won’t affect your booking or the quality of our work. If you’ve previously given permission and would like to withdraw it, get in touch, and we’ll remove the images promptly.
Fine art and exhibition work
Where a project is conceived as fine art or intended for exhibition, this will be agreed with you in advance. Separate written consent will always be obtained, covering the specific context and scope of the work’s display.
Children and young people
We will never photograph anyone under the age of 18 without explicit written consent from a parent or guardian. Images of minors will not be shared publicly without the same written permission.
Image retention
We keep working files for up to 12 months after delivery. After that, files may be deleted unless we’ve agreed otherwise. If you’d like your images removed from our systems at any point, contact us.
Privacy Policy
Somnia Studios is committed to protecting your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Somnia Studios is a photography and film studio based in Brighton, UK. For any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at hello@somniastudios.co.uk.
What information do we collect
- Contact form submissions — your name, email address, and any message you send us.
- Booking enquiries and confirmed bookings — name, contact details, and information relevant to your session.
- Newsletter sign-ups — your email address and, if you choose, your name.
- Website analytics — anonymised data about how visitors use our site (pages visited, device type). This does not identify you personally.
- Cookies — small files that help us understand site usage. See below.
How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiries and manage your booking.
- To send relevant updates about your session or our services.
- To send our newsletter, if you’ve opted in, you can unsubscribe at any time.
- To improve our website and understand how people use it.
- To meet our legal and contractual obligations.
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal basis for processing
We process your data based on: your consent (e.g. newsletter sign-ups and photo usage permissions); the performance of a contract (e.g. processing your booking), and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our business.
How we store and protect your data
Your personal data is stored securely. Any third-party services we use — such as booking platforms or email tools — are selected carefully and required to meet appropriate data protection standards. We do not store financial information; all payments are handled by secure third-party providers.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve your experience. We use Cookie Yes to manage cookie preferences. When you first visit, you’ll be asked to choose which cookies you accept.
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how people use our site. These are only placed with your consent.
You can update your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.
Third-party links
Our website may link to other sites. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their own policies.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct any inaccuracies in that data.
- Request that we delete your data.
- Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Make a complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@somniastudios.co.uk.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated date.
Last updated: May 2026