Privacy Policy

The Photography Room ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thephotographyroom.com.au.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out contact forms on our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Create an account or register your photography business
• Leave reviews or comments
• Communicate with us via email or other channels

Personal Information

This may include your name, email address, phone number, business name, address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including:

• IP address and browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Geographic location (country/city level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our directory services
• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyse usage patterns and trends
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorised activity
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

4. Information Sharing

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

• Service providers: Companies that help us operate our website and provide services
• Photographers: When you contact a photographer through our platform, your enquiry information is shared with them
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: