Privacy

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Fotografie Christa Nerinckx
Last update: 06/02/2026

This privacy and cookie policy explains how Fotografie Christa Nerinckx, operating as a professional photography business (portrait photography for private clients and branding/business photography), processes personal data in accordance with:

• the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• the Belgian Electronic Communications Act (cookies)
• relevant guidelines of the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA)

1. Identity of the data controller

Fotografie Christa Nerinckx
Spoorstraat 123 – 9340 Lede – Belgium
VAT/KBO: BE0863 831 520
Email: christa.nerinckx@gmail.com
Phone: 0477 67 24 65
Website: www.christanerinckx.be

We are responsible for processing personal data as described in this policy.

2. What personal data we process

A. Clients (private individuals – portrait photography)

• name and contact details (email, phone, address)
• billing information
• communication (emails, messages, intake forms)
• photo and image material
• session preferences

B. Business clients (branding, B2B)

• company information
• contact persons
• billing details
• marketing and communication materials
• photo and video material

C. Website users

• IP address
• cookie identifiers
• website browsing behavior
• form data

3. Purposes of processing

• execution of photography services
• client administration and invoicing
• communication regarding sessions and delivery
• portfolio and marketing purposes (where legally required with consent)
• improvement of website and services
• legal obligations (accounting, taxation)

4. Legal bases (GDPR)

• performance of a contract
• legal obligations
• legitimate interest (normal business operations, security)
• explicit consent (e.g. portfolio, marketing, non-essential cookies)

Consent can be withdrawn at any time.

5. Photos and use of visual material

Image material is a core part of our services.

Portfolio and promotion

Photos may be used for:

• website portfolio
• social media
• promotional communication

Where legally required, this only happens after explicit consent.
For business assignments, contractual agreements with the client apply.

6. Retention periods

• billing data: legal retention period (usually 7 years)
• client communication: as long as relevant to services
• photo archive: according to contractual agreements or professional interest
• marketing consent: until withdrawal

7. Sharing with third parties

• hosting and cloud providers
• gallery and photo delivery platforms
• accounting software
• scheduling or booking systems
• marketing and analytics tools
• IT service providers

Data processing agreements are concluded where required.

8. International data transfers

If data is processed outside the European Economic Area (for example via certain software services), appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with GDPR.

9. Your rights

• access to personal data
• correction or completion
• deletion of data
• restriction of processing
• data portability
• objection to processing
• withdrawal of consent

Contact: christa.nerinckx@gmail.com
You may also lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

COOKIE POLICY

10. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when visiting a website to remember usage information and preferences.

11. Which cookies does this website use?

Essential cookies

• proper functioning of the website
• security
• forms and gallery functionality

No consent is required for these.

Analytical cookies

Used to analyze website usage and improve services.
These are only placed after consent.

Marketing cookies

• social media integrations
• advertising or remarketing pixels
• embedded media (such as video or social content)

Placed only after explicit consent.

12. Cookies via photography tools

• online photo galleries or proofing tools
• booking or scheduling software
• portfolio integrations
• marketing platforms

13. Managing consent

• accept or refuse cookies
• adjust preferences
• withdraw consent later

Browser settings also allow you to manage or delete cookies.

14. Security

• loss or destruction
• unauthorized access
• misuse or disclosure

15. Changes to this policy

• legal changes
• technological developments
• changes in services

The most recent version is always available on the website.

16. Contact

Fotografie Christa Nerinckx
Spoorstraat 123 – 9340 Lede – Belgium
VAT: BE0863 831 520
christa.nerinckx@gmail.com
0477 67 24 65
www.christanerinckx.be