Privacy Policy

Gulf Light Photography (referred to as "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients and visitors to our online platform. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our site or use our services, which include Portrait Photography, Commercial Photography, Event Coverage, Product Photography, Fashion Photography, Family Portraits, Photo Editing and Retouching, Studio Rentals, and Videography Services.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you use our services, contact us, or interact with our site. This may include information such as your name, payment information, and details about the services you are interested in or have commissioned.

We may also collect non-personal information automatically as you navigate through our site. This information might include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, site usage patterns, and similar data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

Providing, operating, and maintaining our services.
Communicating with you about your inquiries, bookings, and projects.
Processing transactions and managing billing.
Improving our site and services based on your feedback and usage patterns.
Sending you updates, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you, provided you have consented to receive such communications.
Complying with legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing (relevant for GDPR and similar laws)

We process your personal information based on different legal grounds, including:

The necessity of processing for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing photography services you have booked).
Your consent (e.g., for sending marketing communications).
Our legitimate interests, provided these do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our services, preventing fraud).
Compliance with a legal obligation.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our site, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential. This includes services like payment processing, website hosting, and customer support. We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information 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.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
The right to request erasure of your personal information.
The right to object to or request restriction of processing of your personal information.
The right to request data portability.
The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the physical address provided below.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and improve our services. You can control the use of cookies 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 information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. This privacy policy applies only to our online platform and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us by mail at:

Gulf Light Photography
35 Lusail Boulevard, Unit 7B
Lusail, Doha, 21123
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