Cookie Policy & Data Protection (GDPR)

Once in a Lifetime Photography | Paul Hickey | Worcestershire Last updated: 27 July 2026

.Quick Summary

This site deploys cookies to make the website work properly and to understand how visitors use it. We don’t sell your data, and we don’t employ cookies for anything beyond running the site and basic analytics. You can control or withdraw cookie consent at any time using the settings below.

Who We Are

This website is operated by Once in a Lifetime Photography, trading name of Paul Hickey.

Registered address: 53 Peel Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6UQ

Email:onceinalifetimephotographyuk@gmail.com

Phone: 01905 900911.

We are the “data controller” for the personal information described in this policy — meaning we decide how and why your data is used.

What Is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file saved on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help the site remember your preferences, understand how visitors use it, and — in some cases — support advertising or social media features. Cookies are not the only technology that does this. This policy also covers similar technologies such as pixels, tracking scripts, and local storage, and we refer to all of these collectively as “cookies” for simplicity.

Why We Employ Cookies

We employ cookies for the following purposes: Essential site functions—allowing the website to load correctly, remembering your cookie choices, and supporting basic security.

Analytics — understanding how visitors find and use the site (for example, which pages are most viewed), so we can improve it.Embedded content — some pages include embedded content from third parties (for example, Instagram or Facebook posts, or a gallery/booking tool), which may set their own cookies. We do not employ cookies to sell your data to third parties, and we do not run third-party advertising on this site.

Categories of Cookies We Use

Category Purpose Can you opt out? Strictly Necessary Required for the website to function (e.g. remembering your cookie consent choice, basic security, load balancing). No — these are essential and don’t require consent under PECR. Analytics / Performance: Helps us understand site usage anonymously or pseudonymously (e.g. Google Analytics, Squarespace analytics).Yes — via the cookie banner or your browser settings.Functionality: Remembers choices you’ve made (e.g. previously viewed galleries) to improve your experience.Yes. Third-Party / Embedded Content: Cookies set by embedded content such as social media widgets, video, or booking/enquiry forms.Yes, though disabling may affect how embedded content displays. Specific cookie names, providers, and durations should be listed here once confirmed — see the note at the top of this document.

Third-Party Services Used on This Site

This site is built on Squarespace, which sets its own essential cookies to operate the platform. Depending on what’s active on the site, the following third parties may also set cookies: Google Analytics (if enabled) — anonymised visitor statisticsFacebook / Instagram — for embedded social feeds or share buttonsAny booking, contact form, or live chat tool in useEach of these providers has its own privacy policy governing how they process data, which we’d recommend linking to directly once confirmed which tools are active.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a visitor whose personal data we may process (for example, through enquiry forms or analytics), you have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about youCorrect inaccurate dataRequest deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)Object to or restrict certain types of processingWithdraw consent for cookies at any timeData portability, where technically applicableComplain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled — ico.org.ukTo exercise any of these rights, contact us at onceinalifetimephotographyuk@gmail.com.

How Long We Keep Your Data

Enquiry/contact form submissions are kept only as long as needed to respond to your enquiry and, where a booking proceeds, for the duration of our contractual relationship plus any period required for tax/accounting purposes. Analytics cookies are typically retained for a set period (commonly 12–26 months depending on the provider) before automatically expiring.

Managing Your Cookie Options

You can: Adjust your choice at any time using the cookie settings link in the website footer. Control cookies via your browser — most browsers let you block or delete cookies via their settings menu. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect how the site functions. Opt out of Google Analytics specifically via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or the tools we use. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data:Email: onceinalifetimephotographyuk@gmail.com Phone: 01905 900911 Post: Once in a Lifetime Photography, 53 Peel Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6UQ

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