privacy policy
introduction
welcome to mike catches light. this privacy policy explains how i collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the eu general data protection regulation (gdpr). by using my website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
data controller
the data controller responsible for your personal data is:
michael schwab, ma
email: michael@mikecatcheslight.photo
phone: +43 0660 5771536
data collection
i collect the following types of personal data: personal information: when you contact me, book a session, or subscribe to my newsletter, i may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant details. usage data: i may collect data about how you interact with my website, including your ip address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. cookies: i use cookies to enhance your experience on my website. cookies are small data files stored on your device. you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
legal basis for processing
i process your personal data based on the following legal grounds: consent: you have given clear consent for me to process your personal data for specific purposes. contract: the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract. legal obligation: the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which i am subject. legitimate interests: the processing is necessary for my legitimate interests, provided that your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
use of personal data
i use your personal data for the following purposes: to provide services: responding to inquiries, processing bookings, and delivering my photography services. to improve my services: analyzing usage data to improve my website’s functionality and content. marketing: with your consent, sending you updates, promotions, and newsletters.
sharing your data
i do not sell or trade your personal data. i may share your data with third parties under the following circumstances: service providers: to perform functions on my behalf such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, and hosting services. legal requirements: to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.
data retention
i retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
your rights
under the gdpr, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: access: you have the right to request access to your personal data. rectification: you have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. erasure: you have the right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions. restriction: you have the right to request the restriction of processing your data. data portability: you have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. objection: you have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
to exercise any of these rights, please contact me at:
email: michael@mikecatcheslight.photo
phone: +43 0660 5771536
data security
i implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. however, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
changes to this policy
i may update this privacy policy from time to time. i will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. changes take effect immediately upon posting.
contact me
if you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact me at:
email: michael@mikecatcheslight.photo
phone: +43 0660 5771536