Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

THB Photographie ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website thbphotographie.com and provides professional photography services in Cairo, Egypt. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle personal information that we collect through our website and in the course of providing photography services.

We are committed to handling personal data with transparency and in accordance with applicable Egyptian data protection legislation, including the Egyptian Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020 (PDPL) and its Executive Regulations. This policy applies to all visitors to our website and to clients who engage our services.

By using this website or submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

As the data controller, we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data and are responsible for ensuring that processing is carried out lawfully, fairly, and transparently.

3. Information We Collect

We collect personal information through several channels:

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you complete an inquiry form on our website, you provide us with your name, email address, and the content of your message. If you engage our services, we may additionally collect details about your event, including event date, venue, and the names of individuals to be photographed.

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain technical information is automatically recorded. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time and duration of your visit, and the referring URL. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies as described in Section 9 of this policy.

3.3 Photographic Content

In the course of providing photography services, we capture images of individuals. These images may constitute biometric data under Egyptian law. We process photographic content only for the purpose of delivering the contracted photography service and with the knowledge of the individuals photographed.

4. Purposes of Processing

We process personal information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Communicating with clients about bookings, schedules, and session details
• Delivering photography services and edited image galleries
• Maintaining records of service agreements and client communications
• Operating and improving our website
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations applicable in Egypt

We do not use personal information for automated decision-making, profiling, or direct marketing without an appropriate legal basis and, where required, your explicit consent.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under Egyptian Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

5.1 Contractual Necessity

Processing of client information is necessary for the performance of a contract for photography services, or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract.

5.2 Legitimate Interests

We process website visitor data based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional, secure website and understanding how our services are accessed. This processing does not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.

5.3 Consent

Where we use non-essential cookies or process data for purposes beyond those described above, we seek your consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.

5.4 Legal Obligation

We may process personal data where necessary to comply with a legal obligation under Egyptian law, including tax and accounting requirements.

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We may share personal data in limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering services (such as cloud storage providers for gallery delivery), subject to appropriate data processing agreements
• With competent Egyptian authorities where required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
• With professional advisers such as lawyers or accountants where necessary for the operation of our business

Any third parties with whom we share personal data are required to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection law and only for the purposes for which it was shared.

7. Retention Periods

We retain personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy and to comply with our legal obligations.

Inquiry data from individuals who do not proceed to book a service is retained for up to twelve months. Client data, including contact information and booking records, is retained for a period of five years following the completion of services, in accordance with Egyptian commercial record-keeping requirements. Website analytics data is retained for up to twenty-four months.

Photographic content is retained as agreed with clients. Clients retain the right to request deletion of their images subject to the terms of the service agreement.

8. Your Rights

Under Egyptian Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data subject to applicable legal retention requirements.
• Right to Restriction: You may request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thbphotographie.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable Egyptian law. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us operate the site and understand how it is used. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how to manage your preferences.

You can control cookie settings through our cookie consent tool, which is accessible via the icon in the bottom-right corner of the website.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include secure data transmission protocols and restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot provide an absolute security guarantee. If you become aware of any security incident involving your data, please contact us immediately.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Egyptian Data Protection Centre (DPCE), the competent supervisory authority under Egyptian Personal Data Protection Law No. 151 of 2020.