Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01.01.2025

Photography by Linas ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, photographybylinas.com, and when you use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address when you fill out a form or inquire about our services.

  • Booking Details: Event dates, locations, and other details relevant to your photography needs.

  • Payment Information: When you book our services, we may collect payment details to process transactions (handled securely via third-party payment processors).

b. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Usage Data: Information about your visits to our website, including IP address, browser type, referral source, and pages viewed.

  • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance website functionality and user experience. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy].

c. Photography Data:

  • Images and Videos: Photos and videos captured during your session or event, which may include identifiable individuals.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide photography services and manage bookings.

  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending booking confirmations.

  • To improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • For marketing purposes, with your consent, such as showcasing work on our website, social media, or promotional materials.

  • To comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors, website hosting providers, or photo printing companies.

  • Legal Obligations: Authorities or organizations if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly approve sharing (e.g., for social media features or collaboration with other vendors).

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Photographs and videos are retained in accordance with our client agreements or until you request their removal.

5. Your Rights

You have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Ask us to update or correct inaccurate data.

  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data, where legally permissible.

  • Objection: Object to certain processing activities, such as direct marketing.

  • Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

6. Security of Your Data

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no data transmission or storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being used. For detailed information, see our [Cookie Policy].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and we will indicate the effective date at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

  • Email: contact@photographybylinas.com