Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17.11.2024


**1. Introduction** 

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) as well as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide to us.


**2. Data We Collect** 

We collect the following information from you:

  - Name

  - Email address

  - Other information provided voluntarily (e.g., via contact forms or subscription forms)


We collect this data for the purpose of providing our services, responding to inquiries, etc.


**3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data** 

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  - **Your consent**: When you explicitly agree to our data collection practices (e.g., by ticking the checkbox in forms).

  - **Contractual necessity**: To fulfill a contract or service you request (e.g., processing bookings or inquiries).

  - **Legitimate interest**: For purposes such as improving our website or ensuring its security, provided that your fundamental rights are not overridden.


**4. How We Use Your Data** 

We use the personal data you provide for:

  - Responding to your inquiries

  - Managing orders and providing services

  - Improving the functionality and user experience of our website


**5. Third-Party Services** 

We use the Pixieset platform to host parts of our website and collect certain information. Pixieset processes personal data on our behalf, and their privacy practices comply with applicable laws. You can read their privacy policy here: (https://pixieset.com/privacy). We ensure that any third-party services we use comply with GDPR and FADP data protection requirements.


**6. Data Retention** 

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. If you request data deletion, your personal data will be removed from our systems unless otherwise legally required.


**7. Your Rights** 

Under both GDPR and FADP, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  - **Right to access**: You can request access to the data we hold about you.

  - **Right to correction**: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies.

  - **Right to deletion ("right to be forgotten")**: You can request the deletion of your data.

  - **Right to restrict processing**: You can request to limit how we use your data.

  - **Right to object**: You can object to processing based on our legitimate interests.

  - **Right to data portability**: You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.

  - **Right to withdraw consent**: You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.


To exercise these rights, please contact us at: bairamova.njuta@gmail.com


**8. Data Security** 

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and misuse.


**9. Cookies** 

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience and to analyze site traffic. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy here: (https://pixieset.com/cookies/)


**10. Data Breach Notifications** 

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals and, where required by law, the relevant data protection authorities within 72 hours.


**11. Changes to This Policy** 

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or by posting an updated policy on our website. Please check this page periodically for updates.


**12. Contact Us** 

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:  

Anna Bairamova Photography

bairamova.njuta@gmail.com