Privacy Policy

Joseph Methven Photography · Last updated: March 2026

This website is operated by Joseph Methven (Joseph Methven Photography), based in the UK. This page explains what information is used, why it is used, and how you can control optional analytics.

1. Data controller

Joseph Methven is the controller for personal data collected through this website.

2. Information collected

Information you provide

When you use the contact form, the following may be collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Message content

This is used to respond to your enquiry.

Technical and behavioural data

If you allow analytics cookies, analytics providers may collect technical and behavioural information about how visitors interact with the website, such as:

  • pages viewed and navigation paths
  • device, browser, and approximate location metadata
  • referring source and session timing
  • click, scroll, and on-page interaction behaviour

3. Third-party services

  • Formbold - contact form processing
  • Google Analytics - website analytics
  • Microsoft Clarity - session recording and behaviour analytics

Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity only run after you provide consent through this site's cookie settings.

4. Lawful basis (plain English)

Contact form enquiries are handled because they are needed to respond to your request.

Analytics and session recording are based on your consent, which you can change at any time.

5. Data retention

Contact enquiries are kept for as long as reasonably necessary to manage communication and follow-up.

Analytics/session data is retained according to the retention settings used in Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.

6. Cookies and consent controls

You can review or change your cookie choice at any time.

  • Necessary storage is always active
  • Analytics tools only run when you opt in

You can also read more in the Cookie Policy.

7. Your rights and contact

If you want to request access, correction, or deletion of personal data provided through this site, please get in touch via the contact form.

8. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in website functionality or legal requirements.