Privacy Policy

Introduction

Barbara McGroary Photography ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal data you provide to us through our website, www.barbaramcgroaryphotography.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data We Collect

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

1.1 Personal Information:

• Contact Details: Your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you make an inquiry or booking.
• Payment Information: Payment details, including credit or debit card information, when you make a payment for our services.

1.2 Usage Data:

• Information about how you use our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.

1.3 Photography Data:

• Images and videos captured during photography sessions, which may include personal data if you or others are identifiable in the images.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Services:

• To manage and fulfill bookings, deliver photography services, and process payments.

2.2 Communication:

• To respond to your inquiries, send you updates about your booking, or provide you with information about our services.

2.3 Marketing:

• With your consent, to send you promotional materials, newsletters, or offers related to Barbara McGroary Photography. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

2.4 Website Improvement:

• To analyze how our Website is used, allowing us to improve our content, layout, and functionality.

2.5 Legal Compliance:

• To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for tax purposes or responding to lawful requests from public authorities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers:

• We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, IT support, and marketing services, provided they agree to keep your data confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements:

• We may disclose your personal data if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal processes, protect our rights, or investigate fraud or other illegal activities.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Photography data may be retained longer if you have agreed to its use in portfolios, galleries, or other marketing materials.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

5.1 Access:

• You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

5.2 Rectification:

• You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

5.3 Erasure:

• You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

5.4 Restriction:

• You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

5.5 Data Portability:

• You have the right to request that we provide you with your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or transmit it directly to another controller where technically feasible.

5.6 Objection:

• You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as for direct marketing purposes.

5.7 Withdraw Consent:

• If we process your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet-based service can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) that have different data protection laws. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Cookies

Our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Website and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Barbara McGroary Photography
Email: info@barbaramcgroaryphotography.com
Phone: 087 125 8353
Address: Mountcharles, Donegal

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