Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01 June 2024

Asa Studios is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you engage with our services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Personal details: Name, surname, contact number, email address, and physical address.

• Booking information: Event details, shoot preferences, and any special requests.

• Payment information: Banking details for invoicing and payments (note: we do not store your banking details).

• Media content: Photographs, videos, and other media captured during your session.

• Communications: Emails, messages, and feedback shared with us.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide photography and videography services.

• To process bookings, invoices, and payments.

• To communicate with you regarding your shoot and deliver final products.

• To improve our services and customer experience.

• To market and promote our portfolio (with your consent).

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. SHARING OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers: Trusted third parties assisting in editing, printing, or delivering services.

• Legal authorities: If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

4. DATA SECURITY

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These measures include:

• Secure storage of digital files.

• Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only.

• Use of secure payment processing systems.

5. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER POPIA

As per the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

• Correction: Request updates or corrections to your data.

• Deletion: Request the removal of your data under certain conditions.

• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information for marketing purposes.

• Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for specific uses of your data.

6. RETENTION OF DATA

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal requirements, or resolve disputes.

7. MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL USE

With your consent, we may use selected images for marketing and portfolio purposes, including:

• Website and social media promotions.

• Advertising campaigns.

• Educational and training materials.

If you do not wish for your images to be used, you may opt out before or during the booking process.

8. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Asa Studios reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy when necessary. Changes will be communicated via our website or direct notification.

9. CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact us:

Asa Studios

[Bookings@asastudios.co.za]

[+27639919303]

By booking our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your personal information as outlined above.