Privacy Policy


Effective Date: 01.01.2025


Johanna Patton Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information about visitors (“you” or “your”) to our website at www.johannapatton.com (the “Website”).


INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect two types of information:

1. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

Information that can directly or indirectly identify you as an individual. We collect PII when you:

  • Submit a contact form on the Website.
  • Communicate with us via email or other channels.

Examples of PII include:

  • Your name.
  • Email address.
  • Details you provide in your message or communication.

2. Non-Personally Identifiable Information (Non-PII):

Information that does not identify you as an individual. We collect Non-PII through tools like Google Analytics to gather insights into:

  • Your IP address.
  • Browser type and version.
  • Device and operating system information.
  • General (not precise) location data.
  • Browsing activity on the Website.


HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect for:

1. PII:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing information about our services.
  • Sending updates or communications you request.

2. Non-PII:

  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve our Website and services.
  • Enhancing the user experience by identifying and addressing technical issues.


LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING YOUR INFORMATION

We process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for collecting and using your information include:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily provide information through our contact form.
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze and improve our Website and respond to your inquiries.
  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: When required by law.


DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell or rent your information to third parties. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party providers that assist us in hosting and maintaining the Website or analyzing traffic (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers are bound by contractual obligations to safeguard your information.
  • Legal Authorities: When required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal requests.


COOKIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to:

  • Remember your preferences.
  • Track website usage for analytics purposes.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.


DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can guarantee absolute security, and you provide your information at your own risk.


DATA RETENTION

We retain your PII for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. For contact form submissions, we retain your data for up to one year. You can request deletion at any time by contacting us at johannapatton@yahoo.com


YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GDPR

As a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we update or correct inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal obligations.
  • Restriction: Request limited processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • Data Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise your rights, contact us at johannapatton@yahoo.com


INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your data is stored and processed within the European Union (EU) and is not transferred to third countries outside the EU or EEA. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements for cross-border data transfers.


CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action to delete it.


UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates the last revision. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any updates.


CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: johannapatton@yahoo.com


Thank you for trusting Johanna Patton Photography with your privacy.