Privacy Policy

    Last Update: January 24, 2025

    Welcome to the website of Mike Ruge (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “the Owner,” or “Photographer”), a professional photographer operating in Italy. Your privacy is a priority for us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website and interact with our online services.

    Personal Data Collected

    We collect and process various types of personal data to provide our services and improve your experience. The personal data we may collect include:

    Voluntarily Provided Information

    When you interact with our website, we may collect data such as your name, email address, phone number, and other personal information that you provide voluntarily through contact forms or other means of communication.

    Browsing Data

    We use data analysis tools, including Google Analytics, to automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, device type, browser, browsing time, and pages visited. These data help us improve the website and our services.

    Cookies

    Our website uses cookies to collect information about visitors and enhance the user experience. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

    Use of Personal Data

    The personal data collected is used for the following purposes:

    • Providing our photography services, responding to your requests, and managing bookings.
    • Improving our website and services by analyzing user interactions through tools like Google Analytics.
    • Communicating with you via email or other channels to answer inquiries, send updates, or provide information about our services.

    Sharing of Personal Data

    We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties. However, we may share your data only when necessary to provide our services. For example, we may share your data with payment service providers or hosting service providers to manage online bookings.

    Third-Party Tools

    Our website uses third-party tools, including:

    • Google Analytics
    • Facebook
    • TikTok
    • WooCommerce

    These tools may collect personal data according to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for further details.

    Data Security

    We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or improper disclosure. However, please note that no data transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security for data transmitted via our website.

    Your Rights

    You have the right to access, correct, request deletion, or object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances. You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address provided below.

    Contact Us

    For any questions or requests regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
    📧 ruggeri.int@pec.it

    This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 24, 2024. Any future changes will be published on this page, so we encourage you to check periodically for updates.