Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how Oslo Foto Studio collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our online platform or engage with our photography services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
We are Oslo Foto Studio, registered at 7 Dronningens gate, Oslo, 0152, Norway. We are the data controller responsible for processing your personal data collected through this service and our operations.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us when you contact us, book a service, use our online forms, or interact with our site. This information may include your name, contact details such as address, and any details you provide about your service requirements.
When you use our photography services, we will collect images of you or others you authorize us to photograph. These images are considered personal data.
We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, length of visit, and page views. This is generally non-identifying information but may be linked to you if you provide other personal details.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: - To provide the photography services you request, including scheduling, planning, shooting, editing, and delivering photos. - To communicate with you regarding your bookings, inquiries, and services. - To process payments for services. - To improve our services and online platform. - To manage our business operations. - To comply with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: - The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., to provide the photography services you booked). - The processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject. - The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud, managing our business), provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights. - We may also rely on your consent for specific processing activities, such as using your images for promotional purposes, where required by law. Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with third parties only when necessary to provide our services or operate our business. This may include: - Service providers who assist us with operations such as payment processing, cloud storage, printing services, or website hosting. These third parties are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed. - Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or necessary to protect our rights.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Image data may be retained for a period to allow for reorders or archival purposes, consistent with our internal policies and client agreements.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Data Protection Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: - The right to access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. - The right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete. - The right to erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions. - The right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions. - The right to object to processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions. - The right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. - The right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. - The right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Cookies
Our site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child without consent, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data protection practices, please contact us by mail at:
Oslo Foto Studio
7 Dronningens gate
Oslo, 0152
Norway