Privacy Policy

SammyD Media (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
 

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage our photography and videography services.
 

What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Business name

• Social media handles

• Event details and booking information

• Billing and payment information

• Photographs and video footage of identifiable individuals

• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, device information)

• Any other information you voluntarily provide to us

How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information through:

• Website enquiry forms

• Email communications

• Phone calls

• Social media platforms

• Service agreements and contracts

• On-site photography and videography services

• Online booking systems

• Cookies and analytics tools

We may also collect personal information from third parties where you have consented.
 

Why We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries

• Provide photography and videography services

• Deliver digital content and media files

• Manage bookings and contracts

• Process payments

• Communicate with clients

• Improve our website and services

• Conduct marketing and promotional activities (where permitted)

• Comply with legal obligations
   

Photography & Videography Content

As part of our services, we capture images and video footage that may identify individuals.

Where required, consent is obtained via:

• Written agreements

• Model release forms

• Client contracts

• Event signage where appropriate

We may use images and video content for portfolio, promotional, marketing, or social media purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

If you wish to request removal of content featuring you, please contact us using the details below.
 

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies, including services such as:

• Google Analytics

• Meta Pixel

• Website hosting analytics tools

These tools help us understand website traffic and improve user experience.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

• Editing contractors or freelancers

• Cloud storage providers

• Website hosting providers

• Email marketing platforms

• Payment processors

• IT service providers

• Government or regulatory authorities where required by law

We take reasonable steps to ensure third parties handle personal information securely.
 

Overseas Disclosure

Some third-party service providers we use may store or process data overseas.

By providing your personal information, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred outside Australia, and you consent to this disclosure.

We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas providers comply with privacy obligations.
 

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Security measures may include:

• Password-protected systems

• Secure cloud storage

• Limited access to personal information

• Secure file transfer platforms
   

Access and Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

If any information is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, you may request correction.

Requests can be made using the contact details below.
 

Complaints

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you may contact us in writing.

We will respond to your complaint within a reasonable timeframe.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
 

1Contact Details

SammyD Media
Email: sammy.d.media.au@gmail.com
Website: 

For any privacy-related enquiries, please contact us at the email address above.