Privacy Policy — Maaike Jansen Photography

Last updated: 26 November 2025

At Maaike Jansen Photography, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how it’s used, how it’s stored, and your rights under Swiss data protection law (and, where applicable, the GDPR for EU visitors).

1. Who I am

Maaike Jansen Photography
Owner: Maaike Jansen
Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Website: www.maaikejansenphotography.com
Email: info@maaikejansenphotography.com

2. What personal data I collect

A) Information you provide directly

When you contact me or make an inquiry, you may provide:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional)
• Event/session details
• Location preferences
• Messages or notes
• Contract details (if you book a service)

B) Website usage data

Like most websites, I may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages viewed and time spent
• Clicks and navigation
• Cookies (see section 7)
This helps me improve the website experience.

C) Payment information

If you book a service, payments are processed through a secure third-party platform (e.g., Stripe, Square, or bank transfer).
I do not store or have access to your full payment details.

3. Why I collect your data

I use your information to:
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide quotes and service information
• Prepare and send contracts/invoices
• Plan and deliver photography services
• Improve website performance
• Maintain required business records
• Communicate before/after your session
• Send optional updates or newsletters (only if you opt in)

I never sell your data.

4. Legal basis for processing

For Swiss and EU visitors, data may be processed under:

• Contractual necessity (responding to inquiries, preparing contracts)
• Legitimate interest (website analytics, business operations)
• Legal obligation (tax/audit records)
• Consent (newsletter opt-ins, cookies where required)

5. How your data is stored

Your data may be stored in:
• My website contact form system
• Email inbox (Outlook or similar provider)
• CRM
• Cloud storage (secure online folders)
• Financial/accounting tools for invoices

I keep your data only as long as necessary for contractual/legal purposes.

6. Who has access to your data

Your data is never sold or shared with third parties except when necessary to operate the business, such as:
• Website hosting provider
• Email provider
• Form submission tools
• Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment processor
• Contract/invoicing system

All third-party tools comply with industry security standards.

7. Cookies

This website may use cookies to:
• Improve user experience
• Analyze website traffic
• Remember your preferences
• Run basic site functions

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Some parts of the site may not work correctly without them.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct or update your information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Withdraw consent (for newsletters/cookies)
• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise your rights, email: info@maaikejansenphotography.com

9. External links

This website may contain links to other sites (e.g., Instagram, Pinterest, blogs).
I am not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Data security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from:
• Loss
• Misuse
• Unauthorized access
• Disclosure
• Alteration

While no system is 100% secure, I take all appropriate steps to safeguard your information.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect new regulations or business updates.
The newest version will always be posted on this page.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can reach me at:
📧 info@maaikejansenphotography.com or go to my Contact page.

By browsing this site or submitting a contact form, you agree to this Privacy Policy and how your data is handled.

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