Privacy policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Maria Goretti Photography ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website, services, and communication channels. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Event details (date, venue, location)
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Social media handles (e.g., Instagram)
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Personal preferences or notes shared via contact forms or questionnaires
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Any images, documents, or communications you choose to share
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IP address, browser type, and usage data (via cookies or analytics tools)
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries and communicate with you effectively
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To provide photography services, including planning, delivery, and post-production
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To create quotes, contracts, and invoices
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To send important updates about your session or event
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To improve our services and website functionality
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For administrative or legal compliance purposes
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
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Your consent
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Performance of a contract
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate interest (e.g., improving services or ensuring security)
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:
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To fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
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To comply with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
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To maintain business records or resolve disputes
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to applicable laws.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.
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Secure website hosting (HTTPS)
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Limited access to personal data
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Use of trusted third-party tools compliant with data protection regulations
6. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies to:
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Analyze site traffic
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Improve user experience
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Remember your preferences
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to or restrict certain processing activities
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Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@mariagorettiphotography.com.
8. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for:
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Contract signing and invoicing (e.g., HoneyBook, Studio Ninja)
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Image delivery platforms (e.g., Pixieset, Pic-Time)
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Email marketing (e.g., Mailchimp)
These services are required to maintain their own privacy and data security policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Continued use of our services implies acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Maria Goretti Photography
Email: hello@mariagorettiphotography.com
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.