Steeniek Photography is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with us, whether through our services or via our website.

 

1. Collection of Personal Data

We collect personal data in two primary ways:

1. Data You Provide Actively: When you contact us or use our services, you may be asked to provide personal data such as:
   • Your photos
   • Your email address
   • Your telephone number
   • Your address
   • Your first and last name
   • Your IP address
2. Automatically Collected Data: We also collect certain data automatically via cookies when you use our website.

 

2. Privacy and Cookie Statement

We understand that you trust us with your personal information, and we are committed to handling it with care and confidentiality. This privacy policy applies to all services provided by Steeniek Photography and outlines our practices in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this privacy statement.

 

3. Purposes of Data Processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Provision of Services: To deliver the services you have requested from us.
• Communication: To contact you regarding your requests or our services.
• Delivery and Invoicing: To facilitate the delivery and invoicing of our products and services.

Your data is stored securely on our servers or those of a third party and is used solely for the intended purposes outlined in this policy.

 

4. Portrait Rights

Photos that identify you will only be used on our website and social media with your explicit consent, which will be requested after your photo session. For animal photography, consent is not required, and these photos may be used by Steeniek Photography at any time, including for commercial purposes.

 

5. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to analyse user behaviour. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. While most browsers accept cookies by default, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or notify you when cookies are used. Disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

Our website is hosted by Jouwweb, which collects anonymized data, such as IP addresses and visitor activity, to help us understand website usage and improve our services.

 

6. Security and Data Retention

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, and loss. Access to your data is restricted to those who need it for legitimate purposes. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, in accordance with our relationship with you.

 

7. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct inaccuracies in your data.
• Delete your personal data.
• Object to certain data processing activities.
• Complain about our data processing practices.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us via email or through our contact form.

 

8. Sharing with Third Parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent, except when required by law or when engaging third parties to process data on our behalf. In such cases, we will ensure that these parties are bound by a data processing agreement that meets GDPR standards.

This privacy policy does not apply to third-party websites that may be linked from our site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

 

9. Social Media Integration

Our website may include social media buttons that allow you to share content or connect with us on platforms like Facebook and Instagram. These buttons may use cookies that track your interactions with these platforms. We do not control the data collected by these third parties, and we recommend reviewing their privacy statements.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data