Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for TXD Estate Photography

Last Updated: 31 October 2024

Welcome to TXD Estate Photography’s website, txdestatephotography.com. TXD Estate Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information and your rights in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller Information

  • Business Name: TXD Estate Photography
  • Website: txdestatephotography.com
  • Address: 10 Wattle Street, Brackendowns
  • Contact Email: txdlamini01@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data to provide you with our services:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address, which you may provide when contacting us, signing up for services, or completing a form on our website.
  • Transaction Data: Details of the services purchased, payment method, and billing information.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including IP address, browser type, and interaction with the website, collected through cookies and analytics tools.
  • Technical Data: Device and network information for security and operational purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data only as necessary and for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To deliver real estate photography services you’ve requested.
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, requests, or to provide updates about your project.
  • Billing and Payment: For processing payments and completing transactions.
  • Improvement of Services: To understand user preferences and improve our services and website functionality.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as accounting and tax regulations.
  • Security: To protect our website, detect fraud, and ensure the safety of users.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

  • Consent: For marketing communications, if you have explicitly opted in.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations in providing services you have requested.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: For service improvement, website security, and fraud prevention.

5. How We Store and Secure Your Information

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and secure storage methods.

  • Data Retention: Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example, transaction data is retained for accounting and tax purposes in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with trusted third parties only under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: For functions such as payment processing, customer support, and website maintenance. All service providers are required to maintain confidentiality and security of your data.
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with legal obligations, or if we are required by law or court order to disclose your information.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, we may transfer your information to a new entity. If this happens, you will be notified and can exercise your rights over your personal data with the new entity.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and improve site functionality. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

  • Types of Cookies Used:
    • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
    • Analytical Cookies: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data under GDPR:

  • Right to Access: Request access to your personal data and obtain a copy.
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limited processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a commonly used format to transfer to another service.
  • Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data in specific situations, such as marketing communications.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

9. Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights or to make an inquiry about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within one month, as required by GDPR.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. All changes will be posted on this page, and significant updates will be communicated to users.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.