Privacy Policy

1. Introduction and Data Controller

This Privacy Policy explains how we, as a professional wedding videography specialist, collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you engage our services or visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data handling practices.

As the data controller, we are responsible for determining the purposes and means of processing your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection legislation.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect various types of personal information necessary to provide our wedding videography services:

• Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses
• Event Details: Wedding dates, venues, guest information, and special requirements
• Payment Information: Billing addresses and payment method details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communication Records: Correspondence via email, phone calls, and meeting notes
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information, and website usage analytics

Visual and Audio Content

As a wedding videographer, we capture and process extensive visual and audio content including wedding ceremonies, receptions, interviews, and related events. This content may include images and recordings of you, your guests, and family members.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

• Service Delivery: Planning, coordinating, and executing wedding videography services
• Contract Management: Managing bookings, scheduling, and fulfilling contractual obligations
• Communication: Responding to inquiries, providing updates, and maintaining client relationships
• Payment Processing: Processing payments and managing financial transactions
• Content Creation: Editing, producing, and delivering wedding videos and related materials
• Marketing: With your explicit consent, showcasing our work through portfolio displays and promotional materials
• Legal Compliance: Meeting legal obligations and protecting our legitimate business interests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your personal information with carefully selected third parties under strict confidentiality agreements:

• Service Providers: Cloud storage services, payment processors, and technical support providers
• Professional Partners: Wedding planners, venues, and other vendors involved in your event
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale or merger

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

7. Data Security and Protection

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access limitations and authentication requirements
• Regular Backups: Secure backup systems to prevent data loss
• Security Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for potential security threats
• Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Contract Data: Retained for the duration of our relationship plus 7 years for legal and tax purposes
• Wedding Content: Stored securely for delivery and potential future requests, typically 2-5 years
• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or request deletion
• Technical Data: Automatically deleted after 2 years unless required for legal purposes

9. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other approved mechanisms to protect your data rights.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or direct communication. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.