Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Jürgen’s Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is collected and used properly, lawfully, and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Personal Information: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you book a session, contact us, or use our services. This may include your name, contact details (such as email address and phone number), physical address, and any other information you provide.
2.2. Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website and services, such as your IP address, browser type, and usage data.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1. Providing Services: We use your personal information to provide and manage our photographic services, including booking sessions, delivering images, and processing payments.
3.2. Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your session, respond to inquiries, and send important updates.
3.3. Marketing: With your consent, we may use your personal information to send you promotional materials and updates about our services. You can opt-out of these communications at any time.
3.4. Legal Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with legal obligations and to protect our rights.
4. Sharing Your Information
4.1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing our services (e.g., payment processors, IT support). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.
4.2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to legal processes, such as a court order or subpoena.
4.3. Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition), your personal information may be transferred as part of the business assets. You will be notified of any such change.
5. Security of Your Information
5.1. We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes implementing appropriate technical and organizational security measures.
5.2. Despite our efforts, no security measure is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Rights
6.1. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. To request access or correction, please contact us using the details provided below.
6.2. Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations. To request deletion, please contact us using the details provided below.
6.3. Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. To raise an objection, please contact us using the details provided below.
6.4. Complaints: If you believe your rights under POPIA have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our website, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:
Jürgen Hansmann
Jürgen’s Photography
4 Dawlish Road, Plumstead,
Cape Town, 7801
Email: jurgen@jurgen.co.za
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.