Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Albalone Photography
Last Updated: 21st February 2025

At Albalone Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Data Collection

• Personal Information: When you book a session, we collect the following personal data:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Home Address (if required for delivery)
  • Payment Information (for processing session fees and products)
  • Clothes size (if applicable for styling purposes)

• Website Visitors: We use third-party tools like WordPress to manage our website. These tools may collect anonymous data via cookies and analytics to improve user experience, but this information does not include personally identifiable data unless you opt to provide it (e.g., booking information).

2. Data Usage

• We use your personal data for:

  • Processing your session booking and payments.
  • Sending follow-up emails, newsletters, and promotional offers related to Albalone Photography.
  • Providing session reminders or updates.

• Third-Party Platforms:
  We use the following third-party platforms to manage your information:

  • 17 Hats for client management.
  • Pic-Time for photo delivery.
  • Whatsapp for communication purposes.
  • Google Drive for file storage.

• Your data is only shared with third-party services to process your order or communication needs, and never for marketing or other purposes.

3. Data Retention and Deletion

• We will retain your personal data for up to 5 years after the session for legal, tax, and accounting purposes.
• You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us via email. We will ensure the immediate removal of your data upon request.

4. Client Rights

• Clients have the right to:
  • Access their personal data.
  • Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Request deletion of their personal data.
  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time (details below).
• If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@albalone.com.

5. Data Security

• We use third-party services to store and manage your data. These services implement secure data storage protocols to protect your information.
• Payment Processing: All payments are securely processed through third-party payment systems, ensuring your financial information is handled with the highest level of security.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email.
• This policy will be reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with any changes in applicable laws.

7. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

• Email: contact@albalone.com
• Phone: 07572874787
• Website: www.albalone.com