In order to comply with the European GDPR legislation, I offer you on this page an overview of the privacy being used.
## Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** 3 May 2026 **Website:** https://www.dirkchristiaens.photography
1. Introduction Welcome to https://www.dirkchristiaens.photography. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit this website or contact us. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
---2. Data Controller The data controller responsible for your personal data is: **Dirk Christiaens Photography** Email: See contact page Location: Belgium
3. What Data We Collect We may collect and process the following personal data: * **Contact information** (name, email address, phone number) when you fill out a contact form or email us * **Booking details** if you inquire about or book a photoshoot * **Payment information** (processed securely via third-party providers, not stored by us) * **Usage data** (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited) for analytics purposes
4. How We Use Your Data We use your data to: * Respond to inquiries and communicate with you * Manage bookings and provide photography services * Send invoices or process payments * Improve our website and services * Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) We process your data based on: * **Consent** (when you submit a contact form) * **Contractual necessity** (to deliver photography services) * **Legal obligations** (e.g., accounting requirements) * **Legitimate interests** (improving services and website performance)
6. Data Sharing We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with: * Payment providers * Website hosting providers * Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) * Legal authorities if required by law All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.
7. Data Retention We retain your personal data only as long as necessary: * Client data: up to 7 years (for legal/accounting purposes) * Inquiry data: up to 12 months * Analytics data: according to provider policies
8. Cookies This website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may include: * **Essential cookies** (required for website functionality) * **Analytics cookies** (to understand visitor behavior) You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights (GDPR) As a resident of the EU, you have the right to: * Access your personal data * Correct inaccurate data * Request deletion of your data * Restrict or object to processing * Request data portability * Withdraw consent at any time To exercise your rights, contact us at: [your email]
10. Data Security We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
11. Third-Party Links This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: **Dirk Christiaens Photography** Email: See contact page