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.