Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the online photography course provided by Dan Oxtoby Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) available for purchase via the Dan Oxtoby Photography website located at www.danoxtoby.com (“Website”). By accessing or using the online photography course, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

  1. Service Description:
  • The online photography course provided by Dan Oxtoby Photography includes instructional materials, tutorials, and other content related to photography.
  • The course outlines the camera equipment and software requirements as follows:

What camera equipment do I need?

  • You will need:
    • 35mm DSLR camera body or a mirrorless equivalent
    • At least a 35 to 70mm zoom lens
    • At least two speedlight flashes with radio control triggering
    • Along with accessories – A complete list of equipment is provided at the introduction to the course.

What software do I need?

  • You will need:
    • Adobe Bridge
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Raw (Raw instead of Lightroom)
  1. Eligibility:
  • All photographers from beginners to advanced levels are eligible to enroll in the course. Introductory modules are available for beginners, which are unskippable for more advanced photographers.
  1. Duration of the Course:
  • The duration of the course varies depending on your pace of learning and progress through the modules and assignments.
  1. Qualification:
  • This course does not come with a formal qualification. Only certified courses provided in education centers are bonafide qualifications. 
  1. One-to-One Mentorship Sessions:
  • One-to-one mentorship sessions with Dan Oxtoby of Dan Oxtoby Photography are available upon completion of each module. These sessions typically involve a 20-minute conversation for critiquing your work and addressing questions about the profession.
  1. Refund Policy:
  • You can request a refund within 7 days of purchasing the course, provided you haven’t progressed beyond 25% of the course modules.
  1. Copyright Protection:
  • All content provided in the online photography course, including downloadable instructional materials, tutorials, and other content, is protected under the Copyright and Patents Act to protect Dan Oxtoby Photography’s copyright. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the course materials is strictly prohibited.

By accessing or using the online photography course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the online photography course. These Terms may be updated or modified from time to time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any changes

Privacy Policy

Dan Oxtoby Photography

Address :  Osborne House, 20 Victoria Avenue, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 5QY

 This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws in England, UK. Please take the time to review this policy to understand how we handle your data.

  1. Information We Collect:

We collect and process the following personal information when you use our website or engage with our services:

  • Name
  • Contact information (address, phone number, email)
  • Family details and preferences
  • Photographs taken during sessions
  • Transaction and payment details for purchases through our ecommerce platform
  1. How We Use Your Information:

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding your photography sessions
  • To schedule and plan family portrait sessions
  • To provide you with the best possible service
  • To fulfill contractual obligations related to your photography sessions and product orders
  • To process payments and deliver products
  • To send you marketing communications (only with your explicit consent)
  1. Legal Basis for Processing:

We process your personal information based on the legal grounds provided by the GDPR, including the necessity of processing for the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, protection of vital interests, consent, the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority, and legitimate interests pursued by us or a third party.

  1. How We Share Your Information:

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers who assist in providing our services and products
  • Legal or government authorities if required by law
  1. Security:

We take the security of your personal information seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

  1. Retention of Personal Information:

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  1. Any credit/debit card payments and other payments you make will be processed by our third party payment providers and the payment data you submit will be securely stored and encrypted by our payment service providers using up to date industry standards. Please note that we do not ourselves directly process or store the debit/credit card data that you submit.
  2. Your Rights:

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct any inaccuracies in your personal information
  • Erase your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Object to the processing of your personal information
  • Restrict the processing of your personal information
  • Receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format

To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about your personal information, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

  1. Marketing Communications:

We will only send you marketing communications with your explicit consent. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in the emails.

  1. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. The updated Privacy Policy will be posted on our website.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.