Privacy Policy

Important Notice Regarding Usage Rights

We kindly ask you to note that, by participating in our photoshoot, you grant us permission to use the resulting photos and videos for our portfolio, sharing them online, entering them in exhibitions, and submitting them to competitions.
Publishing fresh work from sessions like yours is vital for us and fellow photographers—it helps showcase our style and reminds clients why they selected us after reviewing our previous pieces.
We truly appreciate your understanding and support.

If you prefer full confidentiality (with no public sharing of your images), we can accommodate that option. Please be aware that this will increase the session fee by 30%–50%.

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Effective Date: June 2025

At Photo Paphos, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

1. Who We Are

Photo Paphos is a photography service provider based in Paphos, Cyprus. We specialize in wedding, engagement, event, corporate, sports, concert, and boudoir photography.

If you have any questions or concerns about your data, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: info@photopaphos.com
📞 Phone / WhatsApp: +357 96441069
🌐 Website: www.photopaphos.com

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address.
Booking & Event Information: Event type, date, location, and specific preferences.
Photographic Content: Images taken during your booked sessions or events.
Payment Information: Only necessary billing details (no payment info stored directly).
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide photography services and manage your bookings.
To communicate with you about your session or event.
To deliver your final edited photos and media.
To promote our services (IT IS NOT REQUIRED explicit consent for using client photos).
To improve our website and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

Your Consent – when you allow us to use your images for promotional purposes.
Contractual Necessity – for booking and providing our services.
Legal Obligations – to meet applicable legal requirements.
Legitimate Interests – such as improving our services or maintaining business operations.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We may share it with:

Printing or album production partners.
Website hosting or email service providers (under strict data protection agreements).
Legal or governmental authorities, if required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

Client photos and session information: up to 90 days. For archiving and delivery purposes longer than 90 days a fee of EUR 100 / year is required.
Contact and invoice information: as required by Cyprus tax and legal regulations.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to certain types of processing.
Withdraw consent at any time.
File a complaint with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus.

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at info@photopaphos.com.

8. Cookies and Website Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous analytics data. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Data Security

We use secure servers, encrypted storage, and data access limitations to protect your information. Only authorized personnel have access to your personal data.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Thank you for trusting Photo Paphos with your special moments. We are committed to protecting your memories—and your privacy.