iii5 Photography

1. Introduction  
Welcome to iii5_Photography_Website (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and interact with our English-language news and information website that does not offer user registration or login functionality.

2. Information We Collect  
2.1 Automatically Collected Information  
When you browse the Site, our servers and third-party analytics providers may automatically log:
• IP address  
• Browser type and version  
• Device identifiers  
• Referring/exit pages  
• Date/time stamps  
• Pages viewed and time spent  
• Clickstream data  
• General geographic location (city/region level)  

2.2 Cookies & Similar Technologies  
We use strictly necessary, performance, and functional cookies to:
• Maintain basic site functionality  
• Generate aggregated statistics about readership trends  
• Remember display preferences (e.g., light/dark mode)  
You can disable non-essential cookies through your browser settings; however, certain features may not work correctly.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect  
Because the Site has no registration or login, we do not collect:
• Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personally identifiable information (PII)  
• Account credentials or social-media logins  

3. How We Use Information  
We process automatically collected data only for:
• Delivering and improving site performance and content  
• Generating anonymized analytics and readership reports  
• Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or misuse  
• Complying with applicable legal obligations  

4. Legal Basis (EEA/UK Visitors)  
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing personal data is:
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating, analyzing, and securing the Site, balanced against your rights and freedoms.  

5. Sharing & Disclosure  
We do not sell or rent any information. We may share data only:
• With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) bound by confidentiality and data-protection obligations  
• When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety  

6. Data Retention  
Log files and analytics data are retained in identifiable form for no longer than 90 days, after which they are aggregated or deleted, unless a longer period is required for legal compliance.

7. International Transfers  
Some of our analytics providers process data in the United States or other jurisdictions. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

8. Security  
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., HTTPS, access controls, regular vulnerability scans) to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Third-Party Links  
The Site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies.

10. Children’s Privacy  
The Site is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 where required). We do not knowingly collect PII from minors.

11. Your Choices & Rights  
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
• Access or delete any personal data we hold about you  
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities  
• Withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time  
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

12. Changes to This Policy  
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Us  
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please email [email protected]