GENERAL
Julia Egger (hereinafter referred to as “the photographer”) respects your privacy and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws. This privacy policy explains which personal data are collected, how they are used, and what rights you have.

DATA COLLECTION
The photographer may collect and process the following personal data: Identification details (e.g. name, address, email address, phone number), billing information (e.g. VAT number, payment details), photos and videos in which individuals may be recognizable, communication data (emails, messages, contact form entries), website usage data (e.g. cookies, IP address, browser type), personal data are collected only when voluntarily provided by you (for example when booking a session, requesting a quote, or subscribing to updates).

PURPOSE OF PROCESSING
Personal data are processed for the following purposes: To carry out and manage bookings and photography services,T to send invoices and handle payments, to communicate about ongoing or future projects, to maintain a client database for administrative purposes, to improve the website and client experience, to share or publish photos on the website, social media, or in portfolio materials, only when permission has been given or implied through contract.

LEGAL BASIS
Processing of personal data is based on one or more of the following legal grounds: The performance of a contract (e.g. your booking), compliance with legal obligations (e.g. invoicing), legitimate interest (e.g. maintaining a professional portfolio), your consent (e.g. publication of identifiable portraits).

DATA RETENTION
Personal data are stored only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes above or as required by law (for example, for accounting and tax purposes).

DATA SHARING
Personal data will never be sold. They may be shared only with:
External service providers strictly necessary for processing (e.g. accounting, website hosting, file delivery systems), public authorities if required by law, all third parties are required to treat your data confidentially and in accordance with the GDPR.

SECURITY
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to: Access your personal data, request correction or deletion of your data, withdraw consent for the use of your photos (where applicable), object to processing or request restriction. requests can be made by email to hello@juliaegger.world