Privacy Policy

1. Overview

We minimize data collection and focus on providing a high-quality experience for photo students and visitors. Some features rely on browser storage to remember your preferences (such as theme and reader mode) and, where applicable, on cookies to store consent choices.

“Personal data” generally means information that can identify you directly or indirectly. “Device data” may include technical identifiers associated with your browser or device.

2. Scope & Definitions

This policy applies to this website and any pages that link to it. It does not cover third-party websites that you may access through links (if any); those websites are governed by their own privacy policies.

3. Data We Collect

We collect data in three broad categories: (a) information you provide, (b) data collected automatically from your device/browser, and (c) data stored locally for site functionality.

3.1 Information you provide

• Contact details (e.g., your name, email address, phone number) when you submit a form.
• Message content when you contact us for support, inquiries, or privacy requests.
• Preference data you explicitly choose (e.g., selected options in forms).

3.2 Automatically collected data

• Approximate technical data such as browser type, device type, and referring page, when available.
• Basic security-related data (e.g., timestamps, request metadata) to prevent abuse and keep the site reliable.

3.3 Local browser storage (preferences and convenience)

We may store certain preferences locally on your device using localStorage. This helps the site remember settings such as:

• Theme preference (dark/light).
• Reader mode (larger text / accessibility setting).
• Cookie consent choices (also stored as cookies for cross-page recognition).
• Optional feature preferences that improve your experience.

4. How We Use Data

We use data to operate and improve the website, deliver services, and respond to your requests. Typical purposes include:

• Provide content and features, including saving your preferences.
• Respond to inquiries, support tickets, or privacy requests.
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our users.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

5. Legal Bases (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process personal data under applicable legal bases, including:

• Consent (e.g., optional cookies/analytics if enabled).
• Contract (e.g., providing requested services).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, preventing abuse, improving performance).
• Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with applicable laws).

6. Cookies & Consent

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies primarily to remember your consent choices and, if enabled, to support optional functionality.

You can update your cookie choices any time via Cookie settings.

7. Sharing & International Transfers

We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited information with service providers who help us run the website and deliver services (for example, hosting providers, email delivery, or customer support tools), under contractual safeguards.

If data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards where required (such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms).

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to continuously improve safeguards and reduce risk.

• Access controls and principle of least privilege.
• Transport security (HTTPS where available).
• Monitoring and rate limiting to reduce abuse.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention depends on the type of data and the context in which it was collected.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, and portability. You can also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To make a request, contact us using the details in the Contact section. We may ask for reasonable verification to protect your data.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, contact us to request deletion.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we update the policy, we revise the “Last updated” date. Material changes may be highlighted within the website.

13. Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or concerns, contact our privacy team: