Privacy
Privacy
Information regarding the protection and processing of your personal data.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
At Marcel Zvala Photography, we take the protection of your personal data seriously. This website is operated by Marcel Zvala, Huttengasse 18/3/21, 1160 Vienna, Austria. The website presents photography services and provides contact options via email and telephone.
Data Controller
Marcel Zvala
Huttengasse 18/3/21
1160 Vienna
Austria
Email: office@marcelzvala.at
Phone: +43 664 9183551
Collection of Personal Data
When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically by the hosting provider for technical reasons. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URL, date and time of access, and requested pages. Such data is generally processed to ensure website security, stability, and proper delivery of content.
If you contact us by email or phone, we may process the personal data you provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and the content of your inquiry. This data is used solely for the purpose of responding to your request and communicating with you.
Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the website.
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with potential clients.
- To ensure website security and prevent misuse.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations.
Legal Basis
If you contact us regarding photography services, data processing is carried out for the performance of pre-contractual measures or to respond to your request. Technical server logs are generally processed on the basis of legitimate interest to ensure the secure and stable operation of the website. These are standard GDPR-compatible bases commonly used for contact handling and basic website operation.
Hosting and Server Log Files
The hosting provider of this website may automatically store information in server log files that your browser transmits automatically. These logs are used to maintain technical functionality, detect security incidents, and optimize system performance. They are not combined with other data sources unless required for security or legal reasons.
Contacting Us
If you contact us by email or telephone, your information will be processed only to handle your inquiry and any follow-up communication. We do not use your data for unrelated marketing purposes unless you have expressly consented to such use.
Cookies and Third-Party Services
This website may use only technically necessary cookies, if any are required for basic functionality. If analytics tools, embedded social media content, maps, videos, or other third-party services are added in the future, this privacy policy should be updated accordingly to explain what data is collected and on what legal basis it is processed.
Data Retention
Personal data is stored only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Inquiry data is typically retained for as long as needed to process communication and any resulting business relationship.
Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, including the GDPR, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your stored personal data.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data where legally permissible.
- Request restriction of processing.
- Object to certain types of processing.
- Request data portability, where applicable.
- Lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no internet-based transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy if necessary to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. The latest version will always be published on this website.