Last updated: 10 August 2026
At Olaventura Photography, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it and what rights you have regarding your personal data.
1. Who I am
Olaventura Photography is a photography business based in the Netherlands, specialising in wedding, couple and family photography.
If you have any questions about how your personal data is handled, you can contact me at:
Olaventura Photography
Email: olaventuraphotography@gmail.com
Website: olaventuraphotography.com
2. What personal information I collect
Depending on how you interact with me, I may collect:
* your name and surname
* email address
* phone number
* wedding or session details
* information you provide when contacting me or requesting a quote
* information included in correspondence between us
* photographs taken during your session or wedding
* information you voluntarily provide through my website contact forms or advertising forms.
I only collect information that is reasonably necessary for providing my services and communicating with you.
3. How I use your information
I may use your personal information to:
* respond to your enquiries
* provide information about my photography services
* prepare quotes and contracts
* communicate with you about your booking
* provide photography services
* deliver and manage your online gallery
* arrange payments and invoices
* send important information regarding your booking
* improve my website and services
* respond to your questions or requests.
If you contact me through a Meta/Facebook or Instagram lead form, the information you provide is used to contact you regarding your enquiry and photography services.
4. Photographs
Photographs created during your wedding or photography session are part of the service I provide.
I may use selected photographs for my portfolio, website, social media, advertising or other promotional purposes only where I have the appropriate permission or other lawful basis to do so.
If you do not want your photographs to be used for promotional purposes, please let me know.
5. Client galleries
Your photographs may be delivered through an external online gallery service.
To provide this service, certain information such as your name and email address may be processed by the gallery provider. I use reputable third-party services and only provide information that is necessary to deliver your gallery and photography services.
6. Sharing your information
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Your information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers where this is necessary to operate my business and provide my services. These may include:
* online gallery providers
* payment and invoicing services
* website and hosting providers
* email and communication services
* accounting services
* advertising platforms such as Meta, where you choose to contact me through their services.
These providers may process personal data on my behalf or independently in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable laws.
7. How long I keep your information
I keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including fulfilling contractual, accounting, legal and administrative obligations.
Photographs may be stored for longer periods so that I can provide access to your images and maintain business records or portfolio material where appropriate.
8. Your rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may have the right to:
* request access to your personal data
* request correction of inaccurate information
* request deletion of your personal data
* request restriction of processing
* object to certain processing
* request data portability where applicable
* withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise your rights or ask any questions about your personal data, please contact me at olaventuraphotography@gmail.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority if you believe that your personal data has not been handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Cookies and website analytics
My website may use cookies and similar technologies to ensure that the website works correctly, understand how visitors use the website and improve the user experience.
Some third-party services integrated into my website may also use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my services, website or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be published on this page with the date of the most recent update.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact:
Olaventura Photography
Email: olaventuraphotography@gmail.com
Website: olaventuraphotography.com
