Privacy Policy – **Last updated: May 27, 2026**
Welcome to **Geert Desmet Photography – “Stand and Stare”** (“we”, “our”, or “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** and applicable European privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
Website Name : Geert Desmet Photography (Stand and Stare)
Located : Belgium – Contact Email : info@geertdesmet.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following information :
– on base of information You provide : Name, Email address, Phone number, Messages sent through contact forms, Booking or inquiry details
– Automatically Collected Information, when you visit the website, we may automatically collect : IP address, Browser type, Device information, Pages visited, Date and time of visit, Referring website
This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to : Respond to inquiries, Provide photography services, Communicate with clients, Improve website performance, Ensure website security, Comply with legal obligations
We only process your data when we have a lawful basis under GDPR, such as : Your consent, Performance of a contract, Legal obligations, Legitimate business interests
4. Cookies
This website may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies may include : Essential website cookies, Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics), Functional cookies
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. If legally required, a cookie consent banner will be displayed when visiting the website.
5. Sharing of Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary, including:
Website hosting providers, Email service providers, Analytics providers, Legal authorities if required by law. All third parties are required to comply with GDPR standards.
6. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for : Customer communication, Legal obligations, Accounting purposes, Business administration
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted.
7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to : Access your personal data, Correct inaccurate data, Request deletion of your data, Restrict processing, Object to processing, Request data portability, Withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights, contact us at : info@geertdesmet.com
You also have the right to file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority. In Belgium : Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (GBA/APD)
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against : Unauthorized access, Loss, Misuse, Disclosure. However, no online transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.
9. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy, We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated revision date.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact :
Geert Desmet Photography – Stand and Stare – Belgium – Email : info@geertdesmet.com