In the normal course of our relationship ( client-photographer) we will need to collect certain information from you in order to provide the service and to fulfill your orders and relaying of messages ( email, text, social media) between you the client and ourselves, the service provider.
The following outlines the type of information (data) that will be collected and how it is used.
1.1 – We collect a variety of information before, during and after you book with Heyday Studios and use any of our services. This includes:
• Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) placing an order with us.
• Names, Addresses and Contact Information of the person(s) using our services.
• Names (and in some cases ages and gender) of all participants of a photography session.
• Details and notes taken throughout a photo session or service provided to help us remember conversations during and details of your session.
1.2 – If you e-mail us or send us messages via social media, these messages are stored within our email system or social media accounts. These messages are stored for as long as practicable to allow us to provide you with better future services.
2.1 – This data is being collected by Heyday Studios, Bennett's Buildings, Clonminam Ind Est, Portlaoise, Laois. We use a password protected data management software to hold our data.
3.1 – The majority of our data is collected directly from you. Whether you fill out a form for us online, or tell us face to face, via the telephone, via e-mail or message.
3.2 – In some cases, data may be given to us by a third party. This includes if somebody purchases a voucher for you – they will usually give us your name and details to allow us to process their order, and provide our service to you.
4.1 – Most of the data we collect is solely for the purpose of providing you with a service you have ordered, or had ordered for you.
4.2 – Some of the data we collect is to help provide you with a better customer service experience
4.3 – We are required by law to collect and store certain information relating to any order you place with us.
5.1 – Data we collect will be used by /Heyday Studios to enable us to provide our services and products to you.
5.2 – Contact data (e-mail addresses) may be used to send you direct offers from Heyday Studios about upcoming promotions or newsletters. These can be unsubscribed from at any time and you will need to opt in if you wish your data to be used in this manner.
5.3 – Heyday Studios may internally analyse data for business and forecast purposes.
6.1 – We take your privacy very seriously. We do not sell your data to third party organisations. There are a few scenarios where some of your data may be shared with third parties to allow us to provide our services to you. These include:
7.1 – We collect, store and process your data in such a way that should have no negative effect on you as an individual.
8.1 – Most data we collect is stored indefinitely. This is too allow us to provide a better service to you as a customer in the event that you contact us again in the future.
8.2 – We are legally obliged to store some data for a minimum amount of time, for example sale order records, payment records etc.
9.1 – If you have any questions about data we hold about you, please feel free to contact us. As well as trying to help you directly.
9.2 – You may request a copy of any data we store about you – and we will comply with any requests as per the guidance of the Freedom of Information Office.
10.1 – If you would like any clarification on how we collect, store or process your data – please contact us directly.
10.2 – If you would like further information on the legal guidelines we operate within, or have any concerns about how we use your data, please check the Data Protection Commissioner’s at
11.1 – This business is owned and operated by Ciara Drennan & Pauline Mc Evoy trading as Heyday Studios.
11.2 – Our principal place of business is at: Heyday Studios, Bennett's Buildings, Clonminam Industrial Estate, Portlaoise,Laois.
11.3 – You can contact us in writing to the above address, email to info@heydaystudios.ie or via phone (083) 3189846