Privacy & Data Protection

Just as I respect the intimacy of the moments I photograph, I deeply respect your privacy. This page explains exactly why and where your data is collected, and how it is protected.

Who is Responsible?

The data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. If you have any questions about your privacy, you can reach me here:

Abhishek | Abhifotografie
Saportastrasse 1, 80637 München, Germany
Email: abhifotografie@gmail.com
Phone: +49 155 1005 9612

Data Collection on this Website

The provider of this website automatically collects and stores information in so-called Server Log Files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This includes: Browser type and version, Operating system, Referrer URL, Hostname of the accessing computer, and Time of the server request.

This data is not merged with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the technically error-free provision and optimization of the website).

Inquiries by E-Mail, Telephone or WhatsApp

Please note: My website intentionally does not use an automated contact form to minimize unnecessary data tracking.

If you contact me directly via E-Mail, Telephone, or WhatsApp, your inquiry and the resulting personal data (name, phone number, email address, and the content of your message) will be stored by me solely for the purpose of processing your request. I will never pass this data on to third parties without your explicit consent.

The processing of this data is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR (contractual and pre-contractual measures). Once our communication concludes and no legal retention periods apply, your messages will be deleted.

Cookies

This website uses technically necessary cookies required for the operation of the site. These cookies do not store personal data and are not used to track you for advertising purposes. (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

You can configure your browser so that you are informed about the setting of cookies, only allow them on a case-by-case basis, exclude their acceptance entirely, or activate automatic deletion when closing your browser.

External Services (Google Fonts & YouTube)

Google Fonts: For uniform typography, this website loads Google Fonts locally from our own server. No connection to Google servers is made, and no data is transferred to Google.

YouTube: If our site embeds YouTube videos, it is done in privacy-enhanced mode. A connection to YouTube's servers, which transmits your IP address, is only established when you actively click to play the video.

Copyright of Photos and Videos

As a photography business, the protection of visual art is paramount. All photographs, videos, and texts published on this website are the intellectual property of Abhifotografie and are protected by German copyright law (§§ 2, 72 UrhG).

The use, reproduction, downloading, or distribution of my images without my explicit, prior written permission is strictly prohibited. If you wish to license an image, please reach out via email.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

I reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy so that it always complies with current legal requirements or to implement changes to my services (e.g., the introduction of new website features). The current privacy policy will apply to your next website visit.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR, you are always in control of your personal data. You have the right to:

  • Information (Art. 15 GDPR): Request details about the data I hold about you.
  • Correction & Deletion (Art. 16, 17 GDPR): Ask me to fix incorrect data or delete your records entirely.
  • Restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR): Request the restriction of the processing of your data.
  • Revocation (Art. 7 GDPR): Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
  • Complaint: Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, specifically the Bavarian Data Protection Authority (BayLDA - www.lda.bayern.de).