Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Artistic Photography Atelier ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

The data controller is Artistic Photography Atelier. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us.

Data We Collect

We collect the following types of personal data:

• Account information: username, email address, password (encrypted), and profile information;
• Content data: photos, descriptions, and other content you upload to our platform;
• Usage data: information about how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and access times;
• Communication data: messages and correspondence you send to us;
• Consent data: records of your consents for data processing, marketing, and terms acceptance.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services, including account management and content publishing;
• To communicate with you regarding your account, services, and support requests;
• To improve our website and services based on usage analytics;
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights;
• To send marketing communications (only with your consent).

Legal Basis for Processing

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

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) - for marketing communications and optional features;
• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) - to provide services you requested;
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) - to comply with applicable laws;
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) - for website security and improvement.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website and services (under strict confidentiality agreements);
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights;
• Other users (only content you choose to publish publicly).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data, except where we are required to retain it by law.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access - you can request a copy of your personal data;
• Right to rectification - you can correct inaccurate data;
• Right to erasure - you can request deletion of your data;
• Right to restrict processing - you can limit how we use your data;
• Right to data portability - you can receive your data in a structured format;
• Right to object - you can object to certain types of processing;
• Right to withdraw consent - you can withdraw consent at any time.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us.