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Last Updated: 571872025

Romy Rainer Photography (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) operates in full compliance with the applicable privacy laws and regulations in New York, the United States, and internationally. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data. We value your privacy, and it is our commitment to protect the information you share with us.

By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, you should refrain from using the Site.

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1. Information We Collect

 

1.1 Information You Provide

When you voluntarily interact with the Site, we collect personal information you provide, including:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if applicable)

  • Content Information: Photos you upload, comments, messages, etc.

 

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

We also collect data through cookies, analytics, and web logs, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page

  • Referring website or source

 

2. Legal Bases for Processing

As required by law, we process your personal data only under specific legal bases. These include:

  • Consent: Where you actively provide information (e.g., through contact forms or engaging with the site).

  • Legitimate Interests: To ensure the effective functioning of the website and to provide you with services.

  • Compliance with Legal Obligations: For compliance with New York State laws (including the SHIELD Act) or other relevant legislation.

 

3. Use of Your Information

Your personal information is used for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or messages

  • To improve our site and provide an optimized user experience

  • To monitor interactions, such as photo likes, and ensure the integrity of our platform

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.

 

4. Disclosure of Information

Your personal data may be disclosed in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, and other functions necessary for operating the Site.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information as required to comply with legal obligations under applicable laws, including the SHIELD Act in New York, or in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests.

  • Protection of Rights: In certain cases, data may be shared to protect the rights, property, or safety of Romy Rainer Photography or others.

We will not share your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

 

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the data you provide from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. We use appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard your personal information in compliance with New York's SHIELD Act, which mandates the implementation of reasonable data security measures.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

7. Your Rights and Choices

Under applicable laws, including the New York SHIELD Act, California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: The right to correct any inaccuracies in your data.

  • Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.

  • Opt-Out: The right to opt out of certain data processing activities, including direct marketing.

  • Data Portability: The right to request that your data be transferred to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

 

8. International Transfers of Data

If you are located outside of the United States, your data may be transferred to the United States for processing. By using this Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your personal data in the United States, a jurisdiction which may not provide the same level of protection as your home country.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete the information as quickly as possible.

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10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Continued use of the Site following such changes will be deemed acceptance of the updated policy.

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11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us:

Romy Rainer Photography
Email: [romy.kirchi16@gmail.com]
 

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