In Spain, the primary data protection laws and regulations that professional photographers must adhere to include the following:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): The GDPR is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to all European Union (EU) member states, including Spain. It governs the processing of personal data and the rights of individuals regarding their data.
- Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD): This Spanish law supplements the GDPR and provides additional regulations on data protection matters, including specific provisions applicable to certain sectors and situations.
- Royal Decree 1720/2007, of December 21, which approves the Regulations for the development of Organic Law 15/1999, of December 13, on the Protection of Personal Data: This decree provides detailed rules for implementing the previous data protection law, which was superseded by the GDPR and LOPDGDD but still contains relevant provisions in certain areas.
Privacy Policy for KAT IMAGE
1. Introduction
Welcome to KAT IMAGE. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and transparently. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD).
2. Data Controller
KAT IMAGE is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal information or this privacy policy, please contact us at kat@thekatimage.com.
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number).
- Photographs and images captured during photography sessions or events.
- Billing and payment information.
- Any other information you provide to us voluntarily.
4. Purposes of Processing
We collect and process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide photography services and fulfill our contractual obligations.
- To communicate with you regarding your photography sessions, orders, or inquiries.
- To process payments and invoices.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- With your consent, to send marketing communications about our services, promotions, or special offers.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
- Legal obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations to which we are subject.
- Consent: Processing is based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
7. Data Sharing
We may share your personal data with third parties, including:
- Service providers and vendors who assist us in providing photography services (e.g., printing labs, delivery services).
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required to comply with a legal obligation.
We will not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
8. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: You may request access to your personal data and information about how we process it.
- Right to rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to erasure: You may request that we erase your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances, including for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise your rights or if you have any questions or concerns about the processing of your personal data, please contact us using the contact information provided in this privacy policy.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
11. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. By using our website, you consent to the use of these technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
12. Updates to this Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated privacy policy on our website or by other appropriate means.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at kat@thekatimage.com.