Privacy Policy - Le Photographe Pro

Preamble

The present confidentiality policy defines and informs you of the way in which Le Photographe Pro uses and protects the information that you provide to us, when you use our Internet site www.lephotographe.pro or take part in our competitions. This confidentiality policy may be modified or supplemented at any time by Le Photographe Pro, in particular with a view to complying with any changes in legislation, regulations, case law or technology. Please consult this page regularly.

1. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller is :

Le Photographe Pro
Chemin des ajust 83310 Grimaud
Phone : 07 86 49 96 93
Email : contact@lephotographe.pro
SIRET : 483 349 817

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) adopted by the European Parliament on April 14, 2016, and the French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978 as amended, Le Photographe Pro informs you of the following.

2. Purposes and Legal Basis of Processing

2.1 Purposes of Processing

Le Photographe Pro may process your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Organization and management of photo shoots: planning, estimates, invoicing

  • Customer/supplier relationship management: communication, service follow-up

  • Participation in competitions: organization, draws, communication of results

  • Marketing and commercial communication: newsletters, promotional offers (with your consent)

  • Improving our services: analyzing customer needs and satisfaction

2.2 Legal basis for processing

The processing of personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

  • Explicit consent (article 6.1.a of the RGPD): for marketing communications and participation in competitions.

  • Performance of a contract (article 6.1.b of the RGPD): for the management of photographic services

  • Legitimate interest (Article 6.1.f of the RGPD): for the improvement of our services and the security of our site.

3. Personal data collected

3.1 Data categories

Depending on your needs (contact form, session booking, contest participation), we collect the following data at most:

  • Identification data: surname, first name, age

  • Contact details: email address, telephone number, postal address

  • Family composition data: number of people in the session, children's ages

  • Photographic images: during sessions or competitions (with your explicit authorization)

  • Connection data: IP address, cookies, browsing logs

3.2 Mandatory or optional character

The data marked with an asterisk (*) in our forms are mandatory in order to process your request. Other data is optional and is used to improve the quality of our services.

4. Recipients of Data

Your personal data may be communicated to the following recipients:

  • Authorized personnel of Le Photographe Pro in the performance of their duties

  • Technical services: web host, management platform (fotostudio.io), payment services

  • Competent authorities: only on judicial or administrative requisition

No personal data is sold or transferred to third parties for commercial purposes.

5. Data retention period

Retention periods vary according to the purpose of the processing:

Type of data Retention period Legal basis Prospects (non-customers) years from last contact Legitimate interest Customers10years from last contract Accounting obligations Contest participants Until withdrawal of consent or 3 years maximum Consent Photographic images According to signed authorization (generally 5 years) Consent Connection data12months maximum Legal obligation

6. Data Transfers Outside the European Union

Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Union. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • European Commission adequacy decisions

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission

  • Certifications and recognized codes of conduct

7. Rights of Persons Concerned

In accordance with the RGPD, you have the following rights:

7.1 Right of access (Article 15 RGPD)

You have the right to know whether your data is being processed and to obtain a copy.

7.2 Right of Rectification (Article 16 RGPD)

You can request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

7.3 Right to erasure (Article 17 RGPD)

You can request the deletion of your data under certain conditions.

7.4 Right to object (Article 21 RGPD)

You may object to the processing of your data, in particular for commercial prospecting.

7.5 Right to restrict processing (Article 18 RGPD)

You can request a temporary suspension of treatment.

7.6 Right to Portability (Article 20 RGPD)

You can retrieve your data in a structured format for transfer.

7.7 Exercise of Rights

These rights may be exercised :

Response time: 1 month maximum from receipt of your request. Identification may be required to verify your identity.

8. Cookies and Trackers

8.1 Use of Cookies

Our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. As required by law, we ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

8.2 Types of Cookies Used

  • Technical cookies: necessary for site operation (no consent required)

  • Analytical cookies: audience measurement and performance (with consent)

  • Marketing cookies: targeted advertising and social networks (with consent)

8.3 Cookie management

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the link at the bottom of the page or in your browser settings.

9. Data security

Le Photographe Pro undertakes to take all necessary precautions to protect the security of data4. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission

  • Restricted access to personal data

  • Regular, secure data backup

  • Training staff in data protection issues

10. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

[If applicable - for large photographers].

Our DPO contact details :

The DPO is your point of contact for all questions relating to the protection of your personal data.

11. Claims

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) if you believe that the processing of your personal data constitutes a breach of the RGPD :

CNIL
3 Place de Fontenoy - TSA 80715
75334 PARIS CEDEX 07
Telephone: 01 53 73 22 22
Website: www.cnil.fr

12. Competition-specific provisions

12.1 Participation in the Competitions

Participation in our competitions implies the collection and processing of your personal data. Your consent is required and may be withdrawn at any time.

12.2 Communication of results

Participants' data may be used to communicate contest results and offer exclusive promotional offers7.

13. Contact & Information

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the exercise of your rights, please contact us at :

Last update: June 11, 2025

This privacy policy is drafted in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD) and the amended French Data Protection Act (Loi Informatique et Libertés).