Privacy Policy for SENSE PHOTOGRAPHY
Effective Date: 18 August 2025
Business Name: SENSE
Website Name: SENSE PHOTOGRAPHY
Address: Eike Street, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
Email: admin@inss.co.za
1. Introduction
At SENSE PHOTOGRAPHY (“we,” “our,” “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our photography services.
By accessing our website or booking our services, you agree to the terms set out in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Identification Data: Name, email address, phone number, billing address.
Booking & Service Data: Information related to scheduling and providing photography services.
Financial Data: Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers).
Media Data: Photographs and videos taken during photography sessions.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, cookies, and website usage behavior.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
To provide and deliver our photography services.
To communicate with you about bookings, inquiries, and customer support.
To process payments and issue invoices.
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
To send promotional or marketing communications (only with your consent).
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under the following lawful bases:
Consent – for marketing communications and promotional content.
Contractual Necessity – to deliver photography services you have requested.
Legal Obligation – for compliance with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
Legitimate Interest – to improve services, ensure security, and maintain business operations.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We will not sell or rent your data. However, we may share data with:
Secure payment processors.
IT service providers and website hosting services.
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law.
All third parties must respect the security of your personal data and comply with GDPR where applicable.
6. Data Retention
Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Financial records may be kept for up to 7 years for legal compliance.
Photographs and media files are retained according to client agreements, unless otherwise requested.
7. Data Security
We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing of your data.
Request transfer of your data to another provider (“data portability”).
Withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at admin@inss.co.za.
9. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze performance. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
10. International Data Transfers
As we are based in South Africa, your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites and encourage you to read their policies.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@inss.co.za
Address: Eike Street, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa