Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Effie Ioannou Photography ("I," "me," or "my") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website https://www.effieioannou.com/ (the "Website"). By using my Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Effie Ioannou Photography is a professional photography service based in Scotland. I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled in compliance with UK data protection laws.
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me at:
- Email: hello@effieioannou.com
2. Information I Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a. Information You Provide to Me
- Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when you inquire about our services or book a session.
- Payment information (e.g., credit card details) for processing transactions.
- Preferences or special requests related to your photography session.
- Communications with me (e.g., emails, messages, or feedback).
b. Information I Collect Automatically
- Technical data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system) when you visit my Website.
- Usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Website) collected through cookies and similar technologies.
c. Information from Third Parties
- If you interact with us through social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook), I may receive limited personal data from those platforms.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage our photography services.
- To process payments and fulfill bookings.
- To communicate with you about your inquiries, bookings, or updates.
- To improve my Website and services.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect my rights.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
I process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Contractual necessity: To fulfill my obligations when you book my services.
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent (e.g., for marketing communications).
- Legitimate interests: To improve my services and Website.
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws.
5. Sharing Your Information
I do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, I may share your data with:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosting companies) who assist me in operating our business.
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
- Social media platforms if you interact with me through those channels.
6. Data Retention
I retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
- Booking and payment data may be retained for 3 years for tax and accounting purposes.
- Marketing data will be retained until you withdraw your consent or opt out.
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data I hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in specific situations.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, please contact me using the details provided in Section 1.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].
9. International Data Transfers
If I transfer your data outside the UK, I will ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data by UK data protection laws.
10. Security
I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@effieioannou.com