LvR Photography - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/08/2024

1. Introduction

LvR Photography (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you book a session or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from clients and website visitors, including but not limited to:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information (processed through secure third-party payment processors).

Session Information: Details regarding your photography session (e.g., date, location, and type of session).

Images and Content: Photographs and videos captured during your session.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Booking and Communication: To confirm bookings, send reminders, and communicate regarding your session.

Payment Processing: To process payments for services rendered.

Marketing and Promotion: To share updates, promotions, and marketing materials (with your consent).

Portfolio and Showcase: To display images on our website and social media platforms, showcasing our work (with your consent).

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as payment processing or website hosting. These providers will have access to your personal information only to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to respond to legal requests or claims.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain information.

Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.

6. Image Usage and Consent

Image Consent:

By signing our terms of service, you grant us permission to use images captured during your session for marketing and promotional purposes, including social media and our website.

Client Privacy:

We respect your privacy and will not use images in a defamatory or harmful way. You may request the removal of specific images from our platforms at any time in writing.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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

Louis van Rensburg
LvR Photography
Email: louis123.vanrens@gmail.com
Phone: 079 993 7384