Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Data Protection at a Glance

General Information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data with which you can be personally identified.

Data Collection on This Website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?
Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. You can find the operator’s contact details in the section “Information on the Data Controller” in this privacy policy.

How do we collect your data?
Some data is collected when you provide it to us, for example by entering data into a contact form. Other data is collected automatically or after your consent when you visit the website, such as cookies or analytics tools.

What do we use your data for?
Some data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data may be used to analyze user behavior or to process your inquiries.

What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to obtain information about the origin, recipients, and purpose of your stored personal data at any time. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of this data. You may revoke any consent you have given at any time with effect for the future. Furthermore, you have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal data and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

2. Information on the Data Controller

LVD Photography
Lars van Dijk
Hauptstraße 3
37434 Bilshausen
Germany

Phone: +49 173 2997476
Email: larsvandijk90@hotmail.com

3. Hosting

This website is hosted via WordPress.com / Automattic Inc.

Provider:
Automattic Inc., 60 29th Street #343, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

When you visit this website, WordPress.com collects various log files (e.g. IP address, browser information). Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in secure operation) and Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).

Automattic uses EU Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers to third countries.

4. General Information

Data Protection

We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with statutory data protection regulations (GDPR).

SSL / TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content.

5. Cookies and Consent Management

This website uses cookies. Consent management is handled by CookieYes | GDPR Cookie Consent.

Provider:
CookieYes Limited, 3 Warren Yard, Wolverton Mill, Milton Keynes, MK12 5NW, United Kingdom

CookieYes stores your consent decision. Processing is carried out on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation).

6. Google Fonts

This website uses Google Fonts for uniform font display.

Provider:
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

When you access a page, your browser loads the required fonts. Your IP address may be transmitted to Google. Usage is based on your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

7. Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service.

Provider:
Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland

Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. IP anonymization is activated.

The legal basis for processing is your consent pursuant to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can revoke your consent at any time via the cookie banner.

8. Social Media – Instagram

Functions of the Instagram service are integrated on this website.

Provider:
Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland

When visiting our pages, Instagram may collect data about you if you have given your consent. The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

9. Contact Form

If you send us inquiries via the contact form (SureForms / Crowdsignal Forms), your details from the inquiry form, including the contact data you provide, will be stored for the purpose of processing the request and in case of follow-up questions.

The legal basis is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (pre-contractual measures) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request deletion, revoke your consent, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies.

10. Gallery and Display Plugins

To display images, we use plugins such as Visual Portfolio, WP Carousel, Carousel Slider Block, and Layout Grid. These plugins do not process personal data beyond what is technically necessary to display the content.

11. Additional Plugins and Tools

For optimization, security, and functionality, we use the following plugins and tools:

  • Jetpack (security and performance)
  • Akismet Anti-Spam
  • Smush (image optimization)
  • Page Optimize
  • Polylang (multilingual functionality)
  • SureRank SEO
  • OttoKit
  • Gutenberg / Classic Editor
  • Gravatar Enhanced

Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).

12. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access (Art. 15 GDPR)
  • Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
  • Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
  • Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
  • Object to processing (Art. 21 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

13. Validity and Updates

This privacy policy is currently valid and will be updated if necessary to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services.

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