Privacy Policy | Nataly Philippou Photography, Cyprus

Effective date: 26 August 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Nataly Philippou (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use the website www.natalyphilippou.com or engage our photography services.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the GDPR.

2. Data Controller

Name: Nataly Philippou
Location: Larnaca, Cyprus
Email: info@natalyphilippou.com
Phone: +357 99357855

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a) Contact Data

Name
Email address
Phone number

b) Booking Data

Event details (date, location, type of shoot)

c) Image Data (IMPORTANT)

Photographs and video content that may identify individuals

d) Technical Data

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website usage data

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Contractual necessity (to provide photography services)
Legitimate interests (improving website, marketing, portfolio)
Consent (for marketing, cookies, and use of images where required)
Legal obligations

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

Provide and manage photography services
Communicate with you about/regarding your bookings/services
Deliver images and products
Improve website performance
Display portfolio and marketing content (where permitted)

6. Use of Images (Photography-Specific)

Photographs may include identifiable individuals and are considered personal data.

Images may be used for portfolio, website, exhibitions, and marketing
If required, consent will be requested
Clients may request restriction of use in writing before the session

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data.

We may share data with:

Hosting providers
Payment processors
Cloud storage services (e.g. galleries)
Marketing tools (e.g. analytics, ads)

All third parties are required to comply with GDPR.

8. International Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside the EU.
In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses).

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Client data: up to 5 years (legal/accounting purposes)
Images: retained for portfolio and archive unless deletion is requested
Technical data: shorter retention (analytics-based)

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@natalyphilippou.com

11. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure website functionality
Analyze traffic
Provide marketing and advertising

Cookies are used only with your consent via a cookie banner.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

12. Advertising & Analytics

We may use tools such as:

Google Analytics
Google Ads
Facebook Ads / Instagram Ads

These services may collect anonymized data and use cookies for remarketing.

You can opt out via:

Google Ads Settings
Facebook Ad Preferences

13. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

However, no system is completely secure.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

15. Children

This website is not intended for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

17. Contact

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights:

📧 info@natalyphilippou.com
📞 +357 99357855