Effective Date: August 3, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to www.joana-santos-commercial-photographer.com , operated by Joana Manuel Dos Santos Jorge. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, which is created using Adobe Portfolio.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you provide.
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site.
3. Data security
We use HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) to encrypt data transmitted between our website and your browser. This helps protect your personal information from unauthorized access and ensures a secure browsing experience. We also take reasonable measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
4. Cookies
What are Cookies ?
​Cookies re small pieces of data sent from a website and stored on a visitor's browser. They are typically used to keep track of settings you've selected and actions taken on a site. 
At www.joana-santos-commercial-photographer.com , we utilize cookies to enhance your experience and ensure the functionality and security of our website.

Here's why cookies are important:
Enhancing User Experience: Cookies enable us to provide a seamless and personalized experience for visitors and customers on [Your Website Name].
Identifying Registered Members: Cookies help us recognize registered members, ensuring they have access to specific features and personalized content after logging in.
Performance Monitoring: We use cookies to monitor and analyze the performance, operation, and effectiveness of the Wix platform, allowing us to continuously improve and optimize our services.
Security and Safety: Cookies play a crucial role in ensuring the security and safety of our platform, helping us identify and address potential risks or unauthorized activities.
There are two types of cookies:​
Session (transient) cookies: These cookies are erased when you close your browser, and do not collect information from your computer. They typically store information in the form of a session identification that does not personally identify the user.
Persistent (permanent or stored) cookies: These cookies are stored on your hard drive until they expire (at a set expiration date) or until you delete them. These cookies are used to collect identifying information about the user, such as web surfing behavior or user preferences for a specific site

How to delete cookies ?
If you wish to manage or delete cookies from your device, the process is generally straightforward. Most web browsers allow you to customize your cookie preferences.

The following links explain how to access cookie settings in various browsers:

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit this link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. Third-party applications and services
At www.joana-santos-commercial-photographer.com, we may utilize third-party applications and services to enhance and provide specific features and functionalities. While these applications may not be consistently present on our website, they play a crucial role in delivering certain services. This section outlines the key third-party applications we may use, their purposes, and how they handle data below, it's important to note that we lack direct control over these entities. For the latest information, please check the official privacy policies of these third parties. We encourage clients to independently assess how these third parties handle data.

Here's a summary of the third-party services we use and their data practices:
Adobe Portfolio: Used for website hosting and design. Handles website usage data and user inputs to support website functionality and design. Adobe Privacy Policy
Adobe Creative Cloud: Used for design and editing. Handles client photographs and design files, as well as metadata. Adobe Privacy Policy
Adobe Photoshop: Used for design and editing. Handles client design files and metadata. Adobe Privacy Policy
Apple: Provides mobile device and computer services. Collects device information, usage data, and personal information. Apple Privacy Policy
Canva: Used for graphic design and editing. Handles user-generated designs and personal information. Canva Privacy Policy
Capture One: Used for photo editing. Handles client photographs and metadata. Capture One Privacy Policy
ChatGPT: Provides AI-powered content analysis and generation. Handles user queries and interactions for response. OpenAI Privacy Policy
DaVinci: Used for video editing. Handles video files, project data, and metadata. DaVinci Privacy Policy
Facebook: Social media platform. Collects user-generated content, personal information, messages, media files, and user contacts. Facebook Privacy Policy
Ford: Provides automotive and GPS services. Collects contact details, client addresses, and calendar data. Ford Privacy Policy
FordPass: Provides automotive services and connectivity. Collects vehicle location, usage data, and account information. FordPass Privacy Policy
G Suite: Offers productivity and collaboration tools. Handles user-generated content and personal information. Google Privacy Policy
Google: Provides search engine and various services. Collects search queries, user preferences, and personal information. Google Privacy Policy
Google Analytics: Used for website analytics. Collects IP address, browser type, and pages visited to analyze website traffic and performance. Google Privacy Policy
Google Chrome: Web browser. Collects browsing history and site preferences. Google Privacy Policy
Huawei: Offers mobile devices and services. Collects device information, usage data, and personal information. Huawei Privacy Policy
Instagram: Social media platform. Collects user-generated content, personal information, messages, media files, and user contacts. Instagram Privacy Policy
LaCie: Provides data storage and backup solutions. Handles user-generated content and backup data. LaCie Privacy Policy
MEO: Telecommunications and services provider. Collects user account details and communication data. MEO Privacy Policy
Map Plugin (on Wix): Integrates maps into Wix websites. Collects user location data and map interaction data. Wix Privacy Policy
Messenger: Instant messaging service. Handles messages, media files, and user contacts. Facebook Privacy Policy
Microsoft: Provides computer operating systems and services. Collects system information, usage data, and personal information. Microsoft Privacy Policy
My.Pixsy.com: Provides copyright protection and enforcement. Handles user account details, copyright infringement data, licensing information, and client photographs and designs. Pixsy Privacy Policy
NOS: Telecommunications and services provider. Collects user account details and communication data. NOS Privacy Policy
Pic-Time: Photography platform. Handles client photos, order details, and personal information. Pic-Time Privacy Policy
Salesdish Content Protection: Provides content protection and tracking. Handles user-generated content and content tracking data. Salesdish Privacy Policy
Samsung: Offers mobile devices and services. Collects device information, usage data, and personal information. Samsung Privacy Policy
Sony Imaging Edge: Provides imaging software. Handles client photos and editing data. Sony Privacy Policy
Trello: Project management tool. Handles task details, user preferences, and user-generated content. Trello Privacy Policy
WhatsApp: Instant messaging service. Handles messages, media files, and user contacts. WhatsApp Privacy Policy
Wix Blog: Blogging platform. Handles blog content and user engagement data. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Bookings: Appointment scheduling tool. Collects customer names, email addresses, and appointment details. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix FAQ: Manages frequently asked questions. Handles FAQ content and user interaction data. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Forms: Creates and submits forms. Collects user-submitted form data and form analytics. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Members Area: Manages membership. Handles member details and preferences. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Multilingual: Manages website translation and language. Handles translated content and language preferences. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Payments: Provides payment processing. Handles transaction details and billing information. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Portfolio: Creates and displays portfolios. Handles client portfolio content and user preferences. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Pro Gallery: Displays galleries on Wix websites. Handles image and video content, and user preferences. Wix Privacy Policy
Wix Stores: E-commerce platform. Handles customer and transaction details. Wix Privacy Policy
Zoom: Provides video conferencing. Handles user details and meeting data. Zoom Privacy Policy

Please note: The details regarding third-party applications and services can evolve over time. We encourage you to regularly check the official privacy policies of these third parties for the most up-to-date information on how they collect, process, and secure your data.
6. Third-party links
Occasionally, we may link to third-party content, applications, or websites on our website. These third-party links are provided for your convenience and may lead you to external sites with their own privacy practices. This Privacy Policy does not cover how these third parties collect, use, or protect your data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at admin@joana-santos-commercial-photographer.com to exercise these rights.
8. Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please review this policy regularly.
9. Contact us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@joana-santos-commercial-photographer.com . For more information on GDPR compliance, visit Adobe’s GDPR page or fill out their privacy inquiry form.
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