PRIVACY POLICY

INFORMATION AND DATA
COLLECTION PROCEEDURES

Hey there,

I know your personal information—and your photos—are incredibly important to you, and I want you to know they’re just as important to me. This privacy policy is here to explain exactly what I do (and don’t do) with your data, so you can feel confident and comfortable when you work with me.

By booking a session with me or visiting my website, you’re agreeing to the details below. Let’s dive in!

What Information Do I Collect?
To give you the best experience, I collect a few things:

The Basics
Your name, email, phone number, and sometimes your address (especially if I’m delivering something).
Details about your session, like the date, location, and any special requests.

The Fun Stuff
The photos I take during your session. These are your memories, and I promise to ALWAYS treat them with the care and respect they deserve.

Payment Details
I might collect your billing address or transaction info, but don’t worry—I don’t keep or store your card details. Payments are processed securely through Square or via direct deposit from your bank.

Website Stuff
If you visit my website, I may use cookies to understand how you’re using it. (Cookies are little bits of data that help me improve my website and services.)

How I Use Your Info
Here’s how I use the info you give me:

To plan, photograph, and deliver your session or products.
To chat with you about your booking or keep you updated.
To share special offers or updates (only if you’ve said it’s okay!).
To show off my work—with your permission, I might share your photos on my website or social media.

Sharing Your Info
I never sell your information. Period.
That said, I do share it when necessary to make things run smoothly:

With trusted partners: This could include labs for printing your photos, delivery services, or editing assistants who help bring your images to life.
For legal reasons: If the law requires it, I’ll have to share info. But I’ll only do what’s absolutely necessary.

Your Photos
Your photos are yours. Before I share them publicly (like on my website or Instagram), I’ll always get your permission. If you’re not comfortable with me sharing them, that’s totally fine—just let me know.

Your Rights
You are in control of your information. If you’d like to:

See what personal info I have about you.
Fix any details that aren’t quite right.
Ask me to delete your info (where possible).
Change your mind about how your photos are shared...
Just send me an email at info@fotogenica.com.au, and I’ll sort it out.

How I Keep Your Info Safe
I take the security of your data seriously. Your personal details and photos are stored securely, whether on a password-protected server, an encrypted drive, or in my editing software.

I keep your photos for about 12 months after delivery—long enough for you to download and enjoy them. After that, they’re archived or deleted unless we’ve agreed otherwise.

Cookies and Website Tracking
Cookies might sound like a snack (and they should be), but on my website, they’re little bits of data that help me understand how people use the site. You can disable them in your browser settings if you prefer.

Third-Party Links
If you click on a link to another site (like a print lab), I can’t control what happens there. Check out their privacy policy to make sure you’re happy with how they handle your info.

Changes to This Policy
If I ever make changes to this policy, I’ll update it here. The latest version will always be available on my website.

Have Questions?
If anything here feels unclear, or if you just want to chat, please reach out:

Niki at Fotogenica
info@fotogenica.com.au
0466 339 359

Thank you so much for trusting me with your memories. I promise to treat your photos and your information with the care and respect they deserve.

I am a wedding and lifestyle storytelling photographer based in Victoria's Yarra Valley. Photography began as a fun (if slightly obsessive) hobby for me when I was a kid and quickly turned into a I-can't-put-my-camera-down passion. I love meeting new people and documenting the authentic moments that tell your story, whatever stage you are at. Any direction I lend is just a suggestion, a starting place for you to feel comfortable and less self-concious. I promise you that’s the secret sauce that makes the most heartfelt photographs. I want you to feel like the best version of yourself, leave the stress behind and have some fun throughout this process - this is the one place where you actually ARE the main character! 

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