Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung)

We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

Dhruvkumar Mukeshbhai Savaliya
Camerawaalaa
Robert-Koch-Straße 38
37075 Göttingen, Deutschland
E-Mail: info@camerawaalaa.com
Telefon: +49 15510 468109

Types of Data Collected

We collect the following types of personal data:

Contact Form Data: Name (optional), email address, and message content when you use our contact form

Review Data: Name, location, project type, rating, and review content when you submit feedback

Website Analytics: Anonymous usage data through Google Analytics (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)

Photography Session Data: Client contact information, event details, and photographs when you book our services

How We Use Your Data

To respond to your contact form inquiries via EmailJS

To display client reviews on our website (stored via Firebase)

To analyze website performance and improve user experience

To provide photography and videography services

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

Your consent when submitting forms or reviews (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
Contract performance for photography services (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR)
Legitimate interests for website analytics and business operations (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

Data Storage and Retention

Contact Form Data

Processed via EmailJS and deleted after inquiry resolution (typically within 30 days)

Review Data

Stored in Firebase database indefinitely to maintain review authenticity (can be deleted upon request)

Photography Files

Stored on local devices and Google Drive for 1.5 months unless client requests longer retention or deletion

Analytics Data

Google Analytics retains data for 26 months (anonymized and aggregated)

Third-Party Services

We use the following GDPR-compliant third-party services:

Website Infrastructure

• Netlify (Website hosting - Global CDN)
• GoDaddy (Email services)
• Amazon S3 (File storage)

Data Processing

• Google Analytics (Website analytics)
• EmailJS (Contact form processing)
• Firebase (Review data storage)
• Google Drive (Photo backup storage)

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to access your personal data

Right to rectify inaccurate data

Right to request deletion of your data

Right to data portability

Right to object to processing

Right to restrict processing

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are located outside the EU:

• Google (Analytics, Drive): Adequacy decision and standard contractual clauses
• Netlify (Hosting): Privacy Shield certified and GDPR compliant
• EmailJS: EU-based service with GDPR compliance
• Firebase: Google Cloud with data residency options

Contact for Privacy Matters

For all privacy-related inquiries:
Dhruvkumar Mukeshbhai Savaliya
E-Mail: info@camerawaalaa.com
Telefon: +49 15510 468109
For data requests, deletion requests, or concerns about how your personal information is handled.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout or by using your browser's Do Not Track feature.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last updated: 10/07/2025

Supervisory Authority

Right to Lodge a Complaint:
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information:
Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn
Tel: +49 (0)228-997799-0
E-Mail: poststelle@bfdi.bund.de