Privacy Policy
Hugh Brown Photography
Last Updated March 2026

Hugh Brown Photography ("I", "me", "my") is committed to protecting the privacy of my clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, store and protect your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles.

By using this website or making a booking with Hugh Brown Photography you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.

Hugh Brown Photography is a photography business based in Broome, Western Australia, offering portrait photography, astrophotography tours and photo day tours in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions and also internationally.

I may collect the following personal information from you:

• Full name.
• Email address.
• Phone number.
• Postal address.
• Payment information (processed securely via our booking system).
• Dietary requirements or health information relevant to your booking.
• Mobility or accessibility requirements relevant to your booking.
• Photographic images taken during your session or tour.
• Communications between us via email, phone or contact forms.

I collect your personal information in the following ways:

• When you make a booking through our online booking system.
• When you complete a contact or enquiry form on this website.
• When you subscribe to our mailing list.
• When you communicate with me directly via email or phone.
• During the course of your portrait session or tour.

We do not sell or trade personal information.

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

• To process and confirm your booking.
• To communicate with you regarding your booking, including pre-session consultations, pickup arrangements and weather updates.
• To deliver your portrait or tour experience.
• To process payments and refunds.
• To send you your portrait and associated digital files.
• To respond to your enquiries.
• To send you newsletters and promotional communications if you have subscribed to our mailing list.
• To comply with legal obligations.

Photographs taken during your portrait session are your personal portraits and will not be used for any commercial or promotional purpose without your explicit written consent.

Photographs taken during astrophotography tours and photo day tours may be used for promotional purposes including on this website, social media and marketing materials unless you advise me in writing that you do not consent to this use.

If you wish to withdraw consent for the use of your images at any time please contact me in writing and I will remove your images from all promotional materials as soon as reasonably practicable.

If you subscribe to the Hugh Brown Photography mailing list your email address will be used to send you newsletters, updates and promotional communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting me directly.

I will not share your email address or any other personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Ethics matter to me.

All payments are processed securely through our online booking system. I do not store your credit card or payment details on this website. Payment processing is handled by Stripe in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

All payments are processed securely through our online booking system. I do not store your credit card or payment details on this website. Payment processing is handled by Stripe in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.

I will not sell, trade or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information may be disclosed in the following limited circumstances:

• To service providers who assist in operating our booking system and website, subject to confidentiality obligations.
• To printing and production partners for the purpose of producing your portrait.
• Where required by law or to protect the rights and safety of myself or others.

Your personal information is stored securely and I take all reasonable steps to protect it from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

You have the right to access the personal information I hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. To request access to or correction of your personal information please contact me using the details below.

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to help understand how visitors use the site. This information is collected anonymously and is used solely to improve the website experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings however this may affect the functionality of the website.

This website may contain links to third party websites including our booking system and social media platforms. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

I reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information please contact:

Hugh Brown Photography
Broome, Western Australia
Email: hb@hughbrown.com