Introduction
Welcome to Zahra Ali Photography ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.zahraaliphotography.com.
Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, contact us at the details provided at the end of this document.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
• Submit an enquiry or contact form on our website
• Send us an email or message directly
The types of information collected may include:
• Your full name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Event details such as date, location, and type of photography requested
• Any other information you choose to include in your message
We do not collect payment information through this website. No financial transactions are processed on zahraaliphotography.com.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by third-party services we use, including:
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website or search query
This data is collected through Google Analytics and Pixieset (our website platform) for the purpose of understanding how visitors use our site and improving our services.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website function and to collect usage data. We use the following types of cookies:
• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (provided by Pixieset)
• Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to track and report website traffic anonymously
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For more details, see our Cookie Policy below.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely for the following purposes:
• To respond to your enquiry or booking request
• To communicate with you regarding your photography session
• To improve our website and services based on usage data
• To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to any third party for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:
• Pixieset: Our website platform and client gallery delivery service. Privacy policy available at pixieset.com/privacy
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review their policies.
Data Retention
We retain personal information submitted through contact forms for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• The right to access the personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Zahra Ali Photography
Website: www.zahraaliphotography.com
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
