Privacy Policy

This privacy policy governs the manner in which Norsk Foto Studio collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users of our site. This policy applies to our online platform and all services offered by Norsk Foto Studio.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, fill out a form, or interact with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, mailing address, or payment information. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain site related activities.

We may also collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include technical information about users' means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

Additionally, as part of providing our photography services, we process content including photographs and digital files that you provide or that we create on your behalf. This content is handled according to the terms of service and specific agreements related to the photography services you engage us for.

How We Use Collected Information

Norsk Foto Studio may collect and use users personal information for the following purposes:

- To improve customer service: Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

- To personalize user experience: We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our users as a group use the services and resources provided on our site.

- To process payments: We may use the information users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

- To send periodic emails: If a user decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the user would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

- For business operations: This includes scheduling, delivering photography services, retouching, printing, and managing studio rentals and events as requested by the user.

- To fulfill legal obligations.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

- Your consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.

- Performance of a contract: The processing is necessary for a contract you have with us, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract.

- Legitimate interests: The processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

- Legal obligation: The processing is necessary for us to comply with the law.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the physical address provided below.

How We Protect Your Information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our site.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or processing payments. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal processes or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The specific retention period will depend on the nature of the information and the purpose for which it was collected.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:

- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

- The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

- The right to request the erasure of your personal data, under certain conditions.

- The right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

- The right to object to the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

- The right to data portability, allowing you to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.

- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Cookies

Our site may use cookies to enhance user experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us at the address below. If we become aware that a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove such information and terminate the child's account.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Norsk Foto Studio has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Norsk Foto Studio
14 Torggata
Oslo, 0181
Norway

This document is effective.