PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 25 May 2018
Updated by: Irina Duane Photography
Email: hello@irinaduanephotography.com
Website: www.irinaduanephotography.com
INTRODUCTION
On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect across the European Union. In response, Irina Duane Photography has updated its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to reflect our commitment to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide to us.
HOW WE COLLECT YOUR INFORMATION
Irina Duane Photography is the sole owner of the data collected. We only collect personal information you voluntarily provide through:
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Contact forms on www.irinaduanephotography.com
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Facebook Messenger: Irina Duane Photography
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Instagram: @IrinaDuanePhotography
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
To provide photography services, we may collect and process the following personal data:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Postal address
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Event details (such as date and location)
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Photographs taken during your session
We process this information only where we have your explicit consent or where it is lawfully permitted.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED
We use your information to:
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Respond to your enquiries
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Provide photography services and deliver related products
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Manage your bookings and communicate with you
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Fulfil orders, such as delivering prints via courier or uploading images to online galleries
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or regulatory requirements)
We do not share your personal data with third parties except where:
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You have given explicit consent (e.g., providing your postal address for delivery)
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It is required to complete your service (e.g., working with professional print labs or gallery platforms)
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We are legally required to do so
DATA CONTROLLER
Irina Duane
Phone: +353 86 778 2645
Email: hello@irinaduanephotography.com
Website: www.irinaduanephotography.com
DATA RETENTION
We retain client records (name, contact details, session information, and photographs) for up to 5 years from your last session.
Images used in portfolios, publications, or award submissions may be stored indefinitely, unless you withdraw consent.
Non-purchased image galleries will be automatically deleted 60 days after the invoice date, unless otherwise instructed.
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ECURITY MEASURES
We take the security of your data seriously.
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Sensitive information (e.g. payment details) is encrypted and transmitted securely.
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Access to personal data is limited to staff who need it for specific tasks (e.g., customer service or fulfilment).
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All systems storing personal data are kept in a secure environment.
LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
Our website may include links to third-party sites. Please note we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Once you leave our site, you are subject to their policies.
COOKIES
We use cookies for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. Cookies are small files stored on your device to help improve user experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER GDPR
You have the following rights:
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Access to the personal data we hold about you
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Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
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Restriction of processing where appropriate
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Data portability to another service provider
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Objection to processing of your personal data
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Withdrawal of consent at any time
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The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
COMPLAINTS
If you wish to raise a complaint regarding how we handle your data, please email us at:
hello@irinaduanephotography.com
We will do our best to resolve the issue promptly.
You also have the right to contact the Data Protection Commission:
Data Protection Commission
Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, R32 AP23, Co. Laois, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0761) 104 800
LoCall: 1890 25 22 31
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
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