This Privacy Policy outlines how momentfollowphoto collects, uses, processes, and safeguards personal information obtained through our website, www.momentfollowphoto.com, and during the provision of our bespoke photography services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data necessary to process your custom enquiries, manage booking deposits, and deliver tailored follow-along photography engagements across European and international destinations.
The types of information we may collect include:
Contact Details: Name and email address provided when submitting enquiry or booking forms.
Service Requirements: Details regarding desired session dates, location preferences, itinerary plans, and custom photography specifications.
Transaction Records: Details relating to booking deposit payments made to reserve dedicated photography services.
Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and interaction details collected via automated cookies and analytics tools during your visit to our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following business purposes:
To evaluate bespoke service requests submitted via our website forms.
To process booking deposits and confirm reservations for custom photography engagements.
To communicate session details, itinerary updates, and client support communications.
To maintain internal record-keeping and comply with applicable accounting and statutory obligations.
To monitor and improve the functionality, performance, and security of our website.
3. Legal Basis for Data Processing
For clients residing in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our processing of personal data is governed by applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data under the following legal grounds:
Contractual Necessity: To perform pre-contractual steps (such as evaluating enquiry forms) and fulfill service agreements upon receipt of a booking deposit.
Legitimate Interests: To maintain proper business administration, communicate efficiently with clients, and maintain website security.
Legal Compliance: To fulfill legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.
Consent: Where explicit consent has been provided, such as for optional cookie tracking or direct marketing communications.
4. Data Security Measures
momentfollowphoto employs robust technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission protocols, restricted data access controls, and secure data storage systems.
While we apply rigorous security protocols across all administrative operations, clients acknowledge that internet-based transmission methods cannot be guaranteed against every potential contingency. We continuously review and enhance our operational practices to maintain high security standards.
5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including completing tailored photography projects, handling post-service enquiries, and satisfying legal or financial reporting requirements. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Data may be shared strictly on a confidential basis with trustworthy service providers who assist in managing our technical infrastructure, operational systems, or client communications. All third-party service providers are contractually required to handle personal data securely and strictly in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
7. International Data Transfers
As momentfollowphoto provides services internationally to clients travelling across Europe and worldwide, personal data may be stored or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. Where data transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your personal data receives a standard of protection equivalent to applicable international data privacy framework standards.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may exercise the following privacy rights regarding your personal data:
Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legitimate statutory retention obligations.
Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: Object to data processing conducted on the grounds of legitimate interests.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a written request to team@momentfollowphoto.com.
9. Third-Party Links & Cookies
Our website uses standard cookies and similar technologies to enhance user navigation and analyze traffic patterns. You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Our website may contain links to external sites; momentfollowphoto is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
10. Amendments to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any updates will be published directly on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing procedures, please contact us by email:
Email: team@momentfollowphoto.com