Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 27, 2026
Obed Mwanza Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with Quebec’s Act Respecting the Protection of Personal Information in the Private Sector and Law 25.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
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Name, email address, and phone number
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Billing and payment details
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Event or session details (e.g., wedding information, location, preferences)
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Photographs and video recordings of individuals
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Website usage data (e.g., cookies, IP address)
2. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
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Provide photography services
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Communicate with you regarding bookings and inquiries
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Deliver images, galleries, and albums
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Process payments and invoices
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Improve our services and website experience
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Promote our work, only with your consent
3. Photographs and Consent
Photographs may include identifiable individuals and are considered personal information.
We will:
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Obtain your consent before using any images for marketing, portfolio, or social media purposes
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Allow you to withdraw consent for future use, subject to reasonable limitations (e.g., materials already published or printed)
If you are booking on behalf of others (e.g., events or weddings), you are responsible for informing participants that photography will take place.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your personal information only when necessary with trusted third-party service providers, including:
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Payment processors
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Cloud storage and online gallery platforms
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Printing labs or album suppliers
Some providers may store or process data outside Quebec or Canada.
5. Retention of Data
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
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Deliver services
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Meet legal and accounting obligations
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Maintain backups and archives (including photographic work, where applicable)
You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and contractual limitations.
6. Your Rights
Under applicable Quebec law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal information
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Request corrections
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Withdraw consent for image use (where applicable)
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Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal and contractual requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information, including:
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Secure cloud storage systems
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Password-protected accounts and devices
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Restricted access to client files
While we take precautions, no system is completely secure.
8. Privacy Officer
The person responsible for the protection of personal information is:
Obed Mwanza Photography
Email: booking@mwanzaphotography.com
9. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze website traffic
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Improve functionality and user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website, along with the updated “Last updated” date.
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