Privacy Policy
Quirine Franken Photography
Last updated: 27-2-2026
1. Introduction
Quirine Franken Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Data Controller
Quirine Franken Photography is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Contact details:
Email: hello@quirinefrankenphotography.com
Website: https://www.quirinefrankenphotography.com/
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
Event details (e.g., wedding date, location)
Payment information (processed via third-party providers)
Photographs and image files
Website usage data (IP address, browser type, cookies)
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:
Fill out a contact form
Book a photography session
Sign a contract
Subscribe to updates
Interact with our website
Communicate with us via email or social media
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:
- Contractual necessity – to perform photography services
- Legal obligation – for tax and accounting purposes
- Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our business
- Consent – for marketing communications and portfolio usage
You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide photography services
- Process payments
- Deliver galleries and products
- Maintain accounting records
- Improve our website and services
- Display portfolio images (only with consent)
7. Image Usage
Photographs may be used for:
Website portfolio
Social media
Marketing materials
We will request your consent before using identifiable images for promotional purposes. Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third parties such as:
Online gallery providers
Cloud storage services
Payment processors
Accounting services
All third parties are GDPR-compliant.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
For up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance
Photographs may be archived unless deletion is requested
Inquiry emails may be deleted after 12–24 months
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission
Contact: https://www.dataprotection.ie/
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
12. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.