Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 18 August 2025
Disclaimer: The text in the right-hand column ("In Simple Terms") is provided as a helpful guide to understanding the full legal terms on the left. It is not legally binding. The left-hand column constitutes the sole legal agreement between the Client and the Photographer.
Full Legal Terms |
In Simple Terms |
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| 1. Introduction | |
| This Privacy Policy explains how Brandon Schuster Photography ("the Photographer") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"). | This page explains how I use and protect your personal data, following GDPR rules. |
| 2. Data Controller | |
| The Photographer, Brandon Schuster, is the Data Controller for all personal data processed in the course of providing photography services. Contact: brandon@schusterphoto.ie | I (Brandon) am responsible for your data. You can contact me at my email. |
| 3. Data Collected | |
| Personal data may include: name, email address, phone number, company details, billing information, and images where individuals are identifiable. | I collect basic details (name, email, phone, billing info) and sometimes photos of people. |
| 4. Purpose of Processing | |
| Personal data is processed for: fulfilling contracts, communicating with clients, invoicing and accounting, and complying with legal obligations. | I use your data to do the job, talk to you, send invoices, and meet legal requirements. |
| 5. Lawful Basis | |
| Processing is based on: performance of a contract; legal obligations; and legitimate interests in managing the business. | The reasons I use your data: to deliver services you booked, follow the law, and run my business. |
| 6. Data Retention | |
| Data is retained as long as necessary to fulfil the contract and six years thereafter for tax/accounting. Images retained 30 days unless storage is purchased. | I keep your data for the job and up to six years for tax. Photos are stored 30 days unless you pay for longer. |
| 7. Data Sharing | |
| Data not shared except with service providers (e.g. hosting, cloud storage) or legal authorities if required. | I don’t sell your data. Only trusted providers (like hosting) or the law might get access. |
| 8. Data Security | |
| Technical and organisational measures are taken to protect personal data, including encryption, secure passwords, and restricted access. | I keep your data safe with passwords, secure storage, and limited access. |
| 9. Data Subject Rights | |
| Clients may: access, correct, delete, restrict, object, request portability, or complain to the Data Protection Commission (DPC). | You can see, correct, delete, or ask me to stop using your data. You can also complain to the Data Protection Commission. |
| 10. International Transfers | |
| Data transfers outside the EEA only occur with adequate safeguards (e.g. EU standard contractual clauses). | If data leaves Europe (like cloud storage), I make sure it’s protected under EU rules. |
| 11. Updates to Policy | |
| This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The current version is always at schusterphoto.ie/legal/privacy. | I may update this page as needed. The latest version is always on my website. |
