​Effective Date: 01/30/2025

 

Robyn Scherer Photography is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit http://www.robynschererphotography.com).

 

1. The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Robyn Scherer Photography

email: r2scherer@cox.net

 

2. We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data.

• Marketing & Communications Data: Preferences for receiving marketing communications.

 

3. Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent – When you provide explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters).

• Contractual Necessity – To provide services requested by you.

• Legal Obligation – To comply with legal requirements.

• Legitimate Interests – To improve website performance and security.

 

4. We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve our website.

• To respond to inquiries and customer support requests.

• To send marketing communications (only with your consent).

• To comply with legal obligations.

 

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties. We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and email marketing platforms.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect rights.

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition.

 

All third-party processors comply with GDPR.

 

6. International Data Transfers.  If your data is transferred outside the **European Economic Area (EEA)**, we ensure adequate protection through mechanisms like:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Data Protection Agreements (DPAs)

• Adequacy Decisions by the European Commission

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7. Your GDPR Rights. Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").

• Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.

• Data Portability – Receive a copy of your data in a structured format.

• Object to Processing – Object to certain uses of your data.

• Withdraw Consent – If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it anytime.

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at r2scherer@cox.net

 

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies. We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our [Cookie Consent Tool].

 

9. Data Security. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption and access controls. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

 

10. Data Retention. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

 

11. Complaints. If you believe we have violated GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). Find your local DPA here: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members\_en.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

13. Contact Us. For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email: r2scherer\@cox.net

📍 Address: 1227 Prospect St. #200 La Jolla, CA 92037