At Binoka Nadiranga Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our photography services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Contact us through our website contact form
• Book a photography session
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Engage with us on social media
• Participate in our events or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Photography and Image Data

When you participate in a photography session with us, we collect and store:

• Photographs and videos taken during the session
• Information related to the session (date, location, type of shoot)
• Any specific preferences or requirements you provide

Automated Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our site
• Time and date of your visit
• Time spent on pages

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and managing photography services
• Communicating with you about bookings, sessions, and inquiries
• Processing payments and maintaining transaction records
• Sending promotional materials and newsletters (with your consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Displaying your photographs in our portfolio (with your explicit permission)
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Use of Your Images

We respect your rights regarding the photographs we take of you. Unless you provide explicit written consent, we will not:

• Display your photographs in our public portfolio or website
• Use your images for marketing or promotional purposes
• Share your images on social media platforms
• Sell or license your images to third parties

When you do provide consent, you may withdraw it at any time by contacting us, and we will remove your images from our public-facing materials.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of our business assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Photographs and related data are retained according to our contract terms and your consent preferences.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for the use of your images
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our services from outside Sri Lanka, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Sri Lanka. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.