Privacy Policy

The following types of information may be collected through the website or during the booking process:

Personal Identification: Name, email address, and phone number provided via contact forms.
Event Details: Information regarding wedding dates, locations, and specific requirements.
Visual Content: Photographs taken during events, which are classified as personal data.
Technical Data: IP addresses and cookies used for website functionality and analytics.

1. Data Collection

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are taken to protect personal data and imagery:

Digital Galleries: Images are delivered and stored using secure, professional third-party platforms.
Retention: Contact information is kept as long as required for tax and administrative purposes. Wedding imagery is archived for a period of 2 years as a backup service, unless otherwise agreed upon.

3. Data Storage and Security

Personal data is processed for the following reasons:

Service Delivery: To provide tailored proposals, communicate with clients, and fulfill contractual obligations regarding wedding photography.
Administration: For invoicing, bookkeeping, and managing client records.
Marketing: With explicit written consent, images may be used for portfolio display, blog posts, or social media to showcase the work of Sharon Kastelijns.

2. Purpose of Data Processing

Personal information is never sold or traded. Data is only shared with trusted third parties necessary for business operations, such as:

Gallery hosting and cloud storage providers.
Financial and accounting software.
Professional printing labs for physical albums.

4. Third-Party Disclosure

At Sharon Kastelijns (sharonkastelijns.com), the privacy of clients and website visitors is treated with the utmost care. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Under the GDPR, individuals have the following rights regarding their data:

The right to access: Requesting a copy of the personal data held by the studio.
The right to rectification: Requesting corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
The right to erasure: Requesting the deletion of personal data under certain conditions.
Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw permission for the use of images in marketing materials at any time.

5. Individual Rights

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as the Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. These technologies allow for the measurement of advertisement effectiveness and the showing of relevant content to visitors based on their browsing behavior. Visitors can manage their cookie preferences or opt-out of tracking through their browser settings or dedicated opt-out tools.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Data may be used for digital marketing purposes. This includes:

Retargeting: Showing relevant advertisements on third-party platforms (like Instagram or Facebook) to individuals who have previously visited the website.
Conversion Tracking: Measuring the success of advertising campaigns to optimize the services offered.
Analytical Insights: Understanding how visitors interact with the website to improve the overall experience.
No personal imagery is used for advertising purposes without explicit, separate written consent from the clients involved.

7. Marketing and Advertising

For questions regarding this policy or the processing of data, inquiries can be directed to:

Sharon Kastelijns
hello@sharonkastelijns.com
Chamber of Commerce (KvK): 93697465
the Netherlands

8. Contact Information

SHARON KASTELIJNS