Privacy Policy

1. Controller

[Full Name]
Wedding Photography & Wedding Services
Grüner Weg 13

25379 Herzhorn
Email: eljasfoto@gmx.de
Website: 

I operate this website as a sole proprietor and am responsible for the processing of personal data as defined by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
As a small business according to §19 of the German VAT Act (UStG), I do not charge VAT.

2. General Information on Data Processing

I take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Your personal data is treated as confidential and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data are collected. Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, address, email address, phone number).

3. Collection and Storage of Personal Data

a) When Visiting the Website

When you access my website, information is automatically transmitted by your browser to the server hosting this site. These data are temporarily stored in server log files and may include:

  • IP address of the requesting computer
  • Date and time of access
  • Name and URL of the accessed file
  • Website from which access occurs (referrer URL)
  • Browser type and version, and possibly the operating system used
  • Name of the internet service provider

These data are processed for the purpose of ensuring a smooth connection and stable operation of the website.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

b) Contact Form and Email Communication

If you contact me via contact form or email, I will store the personal data you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email address, phone number, message) to process your inquiry or quotation request.

Legal basis:

  • Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures), or
  • Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in efficient communication).

Your data will not be shared without your consent and will be deleted once your request has been fully processed, unless statutory retention obligations apply.

c) Service Contracts (Photography & Wedding Services)

When you book me for wedding photography or related services, I process personal data such as your name, contact details, address, and service-related information to fulfill the contract.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).
These data will be stored for as long as necessary for contractual and tax record purposes.

4. Use of WordPress and Plugins

This website uses the content management system WordPress. WordPress may use technically necessary cookies to ensure basic website functionality.

a) Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device.
Technically necessary cookies are processed based on my legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Non-essential cookies (e.g., for analytics or marketing) are only used with your explicit consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You will be informed about cookie use through a cookie consent banner (e.g., via the Complianz or Borlabs Cookieplugin).

b) Embedded Content from Other Websites

Posts on this website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram feeds, Google Maps).
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor had visited the other site directly.
Those websites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction with the embedded content.
Please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers for details.

c) Google Fonts (Local Hosting)

This website uses Google Fonts stored locally on the web server.
No connection is established to Google servers, and therefore no data is transmitted to Google.

d) Web Hosting

This website is hosted by an external provider ([Hosting Provider Name, e.g., IONOS, All-Inkl, Strato]).
Personal data (e.g., IP addresses, log files) are stored on the provider’s servers.
Hosting is carried out under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure website operation).
A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) in accordance with Article 28 GDPR has been concluded with the hosting provider.

5. Data Sharing

Your personal data will not be transferred to third parties unless:

  • you have given your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR),
  • processing is necessary for the performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR), or
  • a legal obligation requires it (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Article 15 GDPR)
  • Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR)
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Article 17 GDPR)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR)
  • Right to data portability (Article 20 GDPR)
  • Right to object to processing (Article 21 GDPR)

To exercise these rights, please contact:
📩 eljasfoto@gmx.de

7. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data has been unlawfully processed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular in your country of residence or where the alleged infringement occurred.

8. Data Security

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption to protect your data during transmission.
You can recognize an encrypted connection by the prefix “https://” in your browser’s address bar and the lock symbol.

9. Updates to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is current as of November 2025.
I reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy in order to reflect changes to my website or to comply with updated legal requirements.

📩 Contact for Data Protection

If you have any questions about data protection or your personal data, please contact me at:
eljasfoto@gmx.de

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