Privacy Policy for Institute of photographers.

Privacy Policy

The Institute of Wedding Photographers (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, users, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use, share, and protect it, and your choices regarding your information. By using our website, services, and subscription-based educational and awards community (“Platform”), you agree to this policy.

The Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information to provide our services effectively. The types of information we collect include:

a. Personal Information: 

 • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, password, and payment details.

 • Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information in your profile, such as your location, biography, and links to your social media accounts.

 • Photographic Content: Any photos, portfolios, or projects you upload to our Platform.

 • Communication: Information you provide when contacting customer support or interacting with other members (e.g., comments, messages).

 • Payment Information: Payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers. We collect information such as billing address and transaction details, but not your credit card details.

b. Non-Personal Information: 

 • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Platform, such as pages viewed, time spent, referral URLs, and other actions taken within the site.

 • Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and other diagnostic data.

What We Do With Your Information

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, as well as to communicate with you and enhance your experience on the Platform. Specifically, we use your information for:

 1. Account Management: To create and manage your account, process payments, and provide access to your subscription.

 2. Personalisation: To offer tailored content, course recommendations, and customised experiences based on your interests.

 3. Community Interaction: To enable social features, such as forums, member messaging, and participation in awards or competitions.

 4. Email Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, course announcements, special offers, and customer support messages.

 5. Awards and Competitions: To facilitate your participation in contests, reviews, and photo submissions, including displaying your work publicly if you consent.

 6. Improvement of Services: To analyse trends, monitor usage, and improve our website and offerings.

How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:

 1. Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors who help us with payment processing, email distribution, analytics, and other essential services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information as necessary to perform their functions.

 2. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, to comply with legal proceedings, or to protect the safety and security of our Platform, users, or the public.

 3. Business Transfers: If our organisation is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred to the new entity.

 4. Community Participation: If you participate in public forums, submit work for awards, or share content, your name and associated content may be publicly visible to other users or site visitors.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Platform. These technologies help us understand how you interact with the site, remember your preferences, and deliver relevant content.

Your Choices:
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain features of the Platform.

Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and employ a variety of measures to safeguard it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws if a breach affecting your personal information occurs.

Your Personal Data and Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

 • Account Information: You can access, update, or delete your account information by logging into your account settings.

 • Marketing Emails: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send.

 • Data Access & Deletion: You may request a copy of your personal data or ask us to delete your information by contacting us at hello@instituteofphotographers.com .

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us at: Email: hello@instituteofphotographers.com