Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Date]

1. Introduction

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we handle your personal data when you use our contact form and tell you about your privacy rights.

2. Data We Collect

When you submit our contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Message content
  • Any additional information you provide relevant to your inquiry
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type) for security purposes

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to your photography inquiry
  • Provide you with a quote for our services
  • Schedule photography sessions
  • Send you information about our services (only if you opted in)
  • Prevent spam and maintain website security

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Consent: You explicitly consent when submitting the form
  • Legitimate interests: To respond to your business inquiry
  • Contract: To provide photography services you’ve requested

5. Data Retention

We retain your contact form data for:

  • Active inquiries: Until the inquiry is resolved or 6 months, whichever is longer
  • Completed projects: 3 years for tax and legal purposes
  • Marketing communications: Until you unsubscribe

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal data to third parties. We may share data with:

  • Email service providers (for sending responses)
  • Cloud storage providers (for backup purposes)
  • Professional advisors (accountants, lawyers) when required

9. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

  • Email: privacy@[yourdomain].com
  • Phone: [Your phone number]
  • Address: [Your business address]

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.