PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Welcome to Elise Marcelis. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

2. Who We Are

Elise Marcelis
Kerkstraat 62, 2370 Arendonk
VAT: BE0681965230
Email: [email protected]

3. What Information We Collect

We only collect the personal data necessary to provide our photography services. This may include:

  • Personal information: Name, email address, phone number, and address.
  • Billing information: If you book our services, we may collect payment details for invoicing purposes.
  • Usage data: IP address, browser type, and interactions with our website.
  • Additional information: Any details you actively provide, such as wedding details, preferences, or specific requests.

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Service delivery: To communicate with you, manage bookings, and provide photography services.
  • Billing & administration: To process invoices and comply with legal obligations.
  • Marketing (with consent): To send updates, promotional materials, or newsletters.
  • Website improvement: To analyze website traffic and optimize user experience.

5. How Long We Keep Your Data

Your personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the intended purpose:

  • Service-related data: Retained for as long as needed to complete our agreement.
  • Invoicing data: Retained for at least 7 years in compliance with tax regulations.
  • Marketing data: Retained until you withdraw your consent.

6. Sharing Your Data

Your personal information is kept confidential. We do not share your data with third parties unless:

  • It is necessary to fulfill the agreed-upon service (e.g., album printing partners).
  • We are legally required to do so.
  • You provide explicit consent.

Your data is never sold or shared for commercial purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: Correct any inaccurate or outdated data.
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data, except where legal obligations prevent this.
  • Right to restrict processing: Limit how we use your data in certain cases.
  • Right to data portability: Request your data in a commonly used format.
  • Right to object: Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email]. We aim to respond within one month.

8. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure,
so we encourage safe online practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website and take effect immediately upon publication.

Last updated: 21/03/25