This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Markus Hanger Photography website and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined below. The same meanings apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
- Account means a unique account created for you to access certain parts of our website.
- Company (referred to as “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Markus Hanger Photography.
- Cookies are small files placed on your computer or mobile device by our website, used to collect information about your browsing behavior and improve performance.
- Country refers to India.
- Device means any device that can access the website such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data means any information that can identify an individual directly or indirectly.
- Service refers to the website and its blog content.
- Service Provider means any individual or company that processes data on behalf of Markus Hanger Photography.
- Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when you browse our website.
- Website refers to Markus Hanger Photography, accessible from markushanger.com
- You means the person using or accessing the website.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
When you use or subscribe to updates on our photography blog, we may collect the following information:
- Email address
- Name (if submitted via contact form or newsletter)
- Usage Data
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically and may include information such as:
- IP address of your device
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on the website
- Time spent on pages and other diagnostic data
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use Cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
Types of cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Preference Cookies: Store your settings, such as language or viewing preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site to improve content and layout.
You may refuse cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.
Use of Your Personal Data
We use the collected data to:
- Operate and maintain the photography blog
- Manage subscriptions and send photography-related updates or newsletters
- Respond to comments or inquiries submitted via contact forms
- Analyze and improve the quality of our blog content and user experience
- Detect and prevent technical issues or misuse
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy — for example, managing your subscription or responding to inquiries.
Usage Data is retained for shorter periods unless required by law for security or analytics purposes.
Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information may be processed in locations where data protection laws differ from those in your region. By continuing to use the website, you consent to the transfer of your information to such locations, subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.
Delete Your Personal Data
You can request the deletion of your data by contacting us at the email address provided below.
We may retain certain data when legally required or where necessary for legitimate business purposes.
Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may disclose personal information:
- To comply with legal obligations or government requests
- To protect Markus Hanger Photography’s rights or property
- To prevent or investigate misuse of the website
- In case of a business transfer, such as merger or acquisition
Security of Your Personal Data
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no online method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under this age.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us to delete it.
Links to Other Websites
Our photography blog may contain links to other photography or art-related websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date. Significant changes may also be communicated by email or a site notice.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
By email: [email protected]