Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25 October 2024

Gondo’s Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates www.gondosphotography.com (the “Website”) and is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you book a session or contact us through the Website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide.
  • Payment Information: When you make a payment via Payfast or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), your payment details are collected securely by these third-party providers.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process bookings and provide photography services.
  • Respond to inquiries or provide customer support.
  • Improve our Website and personalize your experience.
  • Send promotional and marketing communications (with your consent).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following instances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party providers, such as payment processors (e.g., Payfast), to facilitate transactions.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government inquiry.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your data to the best of our ability.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we update or correct any inaccuracies in your information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link provided in the email.

Please contact us to exercise these rights.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us improve the Website’s performance and remember your preferences. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may impact your experience on our Website.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Gondo’s Photography
8 Santana Lingerett Road, Sunninghill, 2191
Phone: +27 (0) 72 059 7895
Email: enquiries@gondosphotography.com