Privacy Policy

Adrian Rankin is committed to protecting your privacy and managing your personal information responsibly. This policy outlines how Personal Information is collected, used, disclosed, stored, and protected.

This policy is guided by the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act).

A copy of the Australian Privacy Principles may be obtained from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.

Last updated: February 2026

What is Personal Information?

Personal Information is information or an opinion that identifies an individual.

What Personal Information is Collected

Depending on the service provided (including photography and film commissions, workshops, digital products, physical products, or newsletter communications), the following information may be collected:

  • Name, address, email address and phone number

  • Booking and scheduling information

  • Communications and correspondence

  • Workshop registration and attendance information

  • Photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings

  • Visual likeness and voice recordings

  • Shipping and delivery information for physical products

  • Purchase history

  • Information collected via the website, forms, cookies, or analytics tools

If a person subscribes to a newsletter or email updates, their name and email address are collected for the purpose of sending occasional communications. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

Workshops or events may be photographed or recorded for documentation or promotional purposes. Participants will be informed in advance and may request not to be identifiable in published material.

Why Personal Information is Collected

Personal Information is collected for the primary purpose of delivering services, including:

  • Providing photography and videography services

  • Conducting in-person and remote workshops

  • Delivering digital products

  • Processing and fulfilling physical product orders

  • Managing bookings and payments

  • Communicating with clients and subscribers

Information may also be used for secondary purposes closely related to the primary purpose where it would reasonably be expected.

Photographs or films created through commissioned work may be used for portfolio, website, or promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Sensitive Information

Sensitive information may be disclosed voluntarily in the course of commissioned work or workshops.

Sensitive information will only be used:

  • For the purpose for which it was provided

  • With consent

  • Where required or authorised by law

How Personal Information is Collected

Information is collected directly through:

  • The website (www.adrianrankin.com.au)

  • Online forms

  • Email correspondence

  • Video meetings

  • Workshop registrations

  • Materials or content provided

Website analytics tools may be used to understand how visitors use the website. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individuals.

Limited information may also be collected from publicly available sources where relevant.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal Information may be disclosed to service providers that assist in delivering services or where required or authorised by law.

Service providers may include:

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Video hosting platforms

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email service providers

  • Payment processors

  • Scheduling platforms

  • Video conferencing platforms

  • Printing or fulfilment providers

These providers may store or process information outside Australia.

Reasonable steps are taken to ensure Personal Information is handled securely.

Full credit card details are not stored. Payments are processed securely by third-party providers.

Personal information is not sold.

Overseas Disclosure

Some service providers may store or process information on servers located outside Australia.

By engaging services, individuals acknowledge that their information may be transferred overseas and stored in accordance with the privacy practices of those providers.

Security of Personal Information

Personal Information is stored:

  • On secure cloud platforms

  • On password-protected local storage devices

Reasonable steps are taken to protect information from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Retention and Deletion

Personal Information is retained only as long as reasonably required to provide services and meet legal and accounting obligations.

Purchase records may be retained for taxation and accounting purposes in accordance with Australian law.

Clients are responsible for backing up delivered digital files once provided.

Access and Correction

Individuals may request access to the Personal Information held about them or request corrections.

Requests should be made in writing to the contact details below. Identification may be required before information is released.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version will always be available on the website.

Privacy Enquiries or Complaints

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Adrian Rankin
adrian@adrianrankin.com.au

If a response is not satisfactory, a complaint may be made to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au