This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. Please read the following carefully to understand our practices regarding your data and how we will treat it.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our website, communicate with us, or hire our services. This may include:

• Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.

• Event Details: Information about your wedding date, venue, and other event-related details.

• Photography Preferences: Any specific preferences or requests related to your photography requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. By using our website, you consent to the use of these technologies. For more information about our use of cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide you with the photography services you have requested.

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide updates about your photography session, and send relevant information.

• Marketing: With your consent, we may use your email address to send promotional materials or newsletters about our services.

• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and resolve any disputes.

Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal information is based on the necessity for the performance of the contract between you and Yolanta Birkhane Photography, as well as our legitimate interests in providing and improving our services.

Data Security

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

Disclosure of Your Information

We will not disclose your personal information to third parties without your explicit consent, except where required by law.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services, such as payment processors and analytics tools. These services have their own privacy policies. Please review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Your Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request access to your personal information we hold.

• Correction: Request corrections to inaccuracies in your personal information.

• Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under a certain age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Data Retention

We retain user data for the duration necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the European Economic Area (EEA), please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries. By using our services, you consent to such transfers. We ensure that any international transfers comply with the GDPR through the use of standard contractual clauses.

Consent Mechanism

If we collect personal information based on user consent, we will provide a mechanism for users to provide and withdraw consent.

Rights of Data Subjects

Under GDPR, individuals have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. For any requests related to these rights, please contact us at contact@yolantabirkhane.com

Complaints

If you believe that the processing of your personal data is not in compliance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Yolanta Birkhane
contact@yolantabirkhane.com

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update and revise this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting.

By using our website and services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.