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Privacy Policy – Tazzmatic Photography (2025)

Short Version

We respect your privacy as much as we respect the art we create together. We only collect the information we need to deliver your photography experience, keep it safe, and comply with the law. We never sell your data. You control your information — you can ask us to update, delete, or stop using it at any time. We store it securely, share it only when necessary (e.g., with trusted service providers), and keep it only as long as needed.

1. Who We Are

Tazzmatic Photography (“we”, “our”, “us”) is a premium, studio‑to‑home photography service based in Johannesburg, South Africa, serving clients nationwide and internationally. Website: Email: Phone/WhatsApp: +27 60 257 7889

2. Laws We Follow

We comply with:

Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) – South Africa’s privacy law, including the April 2025 amendments.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – for our EU/EEA clients.
Other applicable international privacy laws where our clients are based.

3. What Information We Collect

We collect only what’s necessary for your photography experience:

Personal Information (POPIA definition):

Name, surname, contact details (email, phone, address)
ID/passport number (only if legally required, e.g., contracts)
Social media handles (if you choose to share)

Photography Session Information:

Dates, locations, and preferences for your shoot
Images and videos captured during your session
Special requests, styling notes, and mood boards

Website & Communication Data:

Enquiry form details
Email, WhatsApp, or DM conversations
IP address, browser type, and basic analytics (via cookies)

4. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for:

Service delivery – booking, planning, and delivering your shoot
Editing & delivery – processing and securely sharing your images
Client communication – updates, confirmations, and after‑care
Portfolio & marketing – only with your explicit written consent
Legal compliance – tax, contracts, and record‑keeping
Website improvement – analytics to improve user experience

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

Consent – freely given, specific, informed, and recorded
Contract – to fulfil our agreement with you
Legal obligation – to comply with South African and international law
Legitimate interest – e.g., protecting our business from fraud

6. How We Store & Protect Your Data

Encrypted storage for digital files
Password‑protected devices and cloud services
Physical prints stored securely until collection/delivery
Access limited to authorised team members and trusted service providers

7. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data when necessary:

With trusted service providers (e.g., print labs, couriers, secure gallery platforms)
With legal authorities if required by law
Never sold, rented, or traded

8. Your Rights

Under POPIA, GDPR, and other applicable laws, you can:

Request access to your personal information
Ask us to correct or delete your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain processing activities
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator (South Africa) or your local authority

9. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies for:

Basic site functionality
Analytics to improve our services
Social media integration You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

10. How Long We Keep Your Data

Client galleries: up to 12 months after delivery (unless otherwise agreed)
Contracts & invoices: 5 years (legal requirement)
Marketing consent records: until you withdraw consent

11. International Clients

If you’re outside South Africa, your data may be transferred to South Africa for processing. We ensure equivalent protection through lawful transfer mechanisms (e.g., GDPR‑compliant safeguards).

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal changes or service updates. The latest version will always be on our website with the “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

For privacy questions, requests, or complaints: Email: Phone/WhatsApp: +27 60 257 7889 Information Regulator (South Africa):

Last Updated: September 2025

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