1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and stored by maternityphotgraphyamsterdam.com photography services based in Amsterdam, specializing in maternity and newborn sessions. 

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2. Data Collection

The following personal data may be collected:

• Contact details (name, email, phone number).

• Photographs and image files.

• Payment and invoice information. 

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​3. Purpose of Processing

• Personal data is processed only to:

• Communicate with clients and organize sessions.

• Deliver photographs.

• Issue invoices in compliance with Dutch tax law.

• Publish images, only if explicit consent is given.

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​4. Legal Basis

• Data processing is based on:

• Consent (e.g., agreement for photos to be taken or published).

• Contractual necessity (organizing and providing photography services).

• Legal obligations (accounting and tax requirements). 

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5. Data Retention

• Contact details and photographs: up to 1 year after gallery delivery.

• Financial records: up to 7 years, as required by Dutch tax law.

 

6. Data Subject Rights

• After these periods, data is securely deleted.

• Clients have the right to:

• Access personal data.

• Rectify or update data.

• Request deletion of data.

• Withdraw consent for photo usage at any time.

• File a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

• Requests can be submitted via thefrenchbump@gmail.com

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7. Image Use

Photographs are private and will not be shared, published, or used for promotion without explicit consent. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

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8. Data Security

All personal data is stored securely. Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting or payment processors) may process data under strict confidentiality agreements.

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9. Updates

This privacy policy may be updated periodically. The latest version is always available on the website.