Privacy Policy for Gokhan Karaman Films
Effective Date: 22.01.2025
At gokhankaramanfilms, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By visiting our website and using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, and payment details.
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Service Usage Information: Details of the services you request from us, including booking details, event information, and video footage.
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Communication Data: Messages, emails, or other forms of communication between you and us.
2. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data in the following ways:
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Directly from you: When you fill out a form on our website, request a quote, book a service, or contact us via email or phone.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Data
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
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To provide you with our videography services.
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To process payments and invoicing.
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To communicate with you regarding your bookings, services, or inquiries.
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To send you marketing communications, where we have your consent (you can unsubscribe at any time).
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To improve and customize our website and services.
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To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on the following lawful grounds under the GDPR:
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Contractual necessity: To fulfill our contract with you (e.g., providing videography services).
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Consent: When you give us consent, such as for marketing communications.
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Legitimate interests: For business purposes, such as improving our services, preventing fraud, or ensuring website security.
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Legal obligation: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Once it is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your personal information with:
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Service providers: We may use third-party service providers to assist with processing payments, hosting our website, or delivering videography services. These providers are obligated to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
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Legal authorities: If required by law or in response to a legal request, we may disclose your personal information.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no security system is 100% secure. Please note that you provide your information at your own risk.
8. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Right to access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
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Right to restriction of processing: You can request the limitation of how we use your data.
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Right to object: You can object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.
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Right to data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
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Right to withdraw consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address or contact form].
9. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top will be updated. Please check this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
gokhankaramanfilms
info@gokhankaramanfilms.co.uk
07759790480