Privacy Policy
Sentient Studio
Last updated: 26/03/26
Sentient Studio respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
We approach privacy the same way we approach photography — quietly, respectfully, and with care.
1. What we collect
We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services.
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Wedding details (date, location, venue)
Any information you choose to share via enquiry or booking forms
We do not collect sensitive personal information.
2. How we collect information
We collect personal information when you:
Submit a form on our website (Squarespace forms)
Sign up to our email list
Contact us via email or social media
Squarespace may also collect anonymous usage data such as page visits, browser type, and interactions.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to:
Respond to enquiries
Communicate with you about your booking
Provide photography services
Send occasional updates (if you opt in)
Improve our website and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
4. Email marketing
If you subscribe to our email list:
You may receive occasional updates or offerings
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails
5. Cookies and analytics
Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable website functionality
Analyse traffic and usage patterns
You can disable cookies via your browser settings if you prefer.
6. Image use and privacy
As a documentary-style wedding photographer, Sentient Studio captures candid images of people and events.
Photographs may include guests and attendees
Images may be used for portfolio, website, social media, editorial, and promotional purposes unless otherwise agreed
Clients may request limitations on image use, which will be considered and agreed upon in writing
Clients are responsible for informing guests that photography will take place.
7. Storage and security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access.
Your data may be stored via:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Email providers
Cloud storage systems
Online gallery delivery platforms
Some of these providers may store data overseas.
8. Third-party services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our business (such as galleries, email marketing platforms, and booking tools).
These providers may have their own privacy policies.
9. Access and correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time.
10. Contact
For any questions about this policy or your data:
Sentient Studio
Email: jessgrilli@gmail.com
Location: Melbourne, Australia
11. Updates
This policy may be updated occasionally. The latest version will always be available on this website.