Privacy Policy

### Privacy Policy
#### 1. Website and Privacy Statement
Levadalon Photography
(referred to as “the Company”, “our”, “we”, “us”)
**PLEASE READ THIS POLICY CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE OR ANY SERVICES.** By
continuing to use our website and services, you confirm that you have read and
agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and, where applicable, all
associated terms, conditions, and policies referenced herein.
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#### 2. Introduction
2.1 Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your
personal information while you browse our website and engage with us.
2.2 This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your personal data, as defined by
applicable laws, including any personal or sensitive information you provide to us
or that we collect from third parties (collectively referred to as "Personal
Information").
2.3 We will process your Personal Information in accordance with this Policy and
relevant laws when providing our products or services.
2.4 While we take reasonable precautions to protect your Personal Information,
please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage
is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee 100% security.
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#### 3. How This Privacy Policy Applies to You
3.1 This Privacy Policy applies whenever you submit Personal Information to the
Company, including when you visit our website, use any related mobi-sites, mobile
apps, or other platforms provided by the Company, or engage with us through any of
our services (collectively referred to as "Services"). This Policy is also
incorporated into our Service Agreements and Terms and Conditions (see:
[https://orders.levadalon.co.za/privacy-policy/
3.2 By continuing to use our website or services, you (including any
representatives acting on your behalf) confirm that you have read and consent to
the terms of this Privacy Policy. You will be referred to as "you", "your", or
"user" herein.
3.3 If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from
submitting any Personal Information to us. Please note that failure to consent may
prevent us from offering you certain products and services.
3.4 Our Services are intended for individuals aged 18 years or older.
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#### Disclosure and Processing of Personal Information Related to Children
In the course of providing our services, we may collect or process limited Personal
Information related to children, such as their name or images. As minors are
entitled to additional protections under the law, we aim to limit the collection
and processing of such data.
If you provide us with a child's Personal Information or allow us to process it,
you:
a) Confirm that you are authorized to consent on behalf of the child (as their
parent, guardian, or authorized representative);
b) Affirm that the services are being contracted for a legitimate and non-harmful
purpose;
c) Consent to the processing of the child's Personal Information in accordance with
this Privacy Policy.
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#### 4. License and Unauthorized Use of the Website
4.1 Subject to your acceptance of our Terms and Conditions, we grant you a limited,
revocable, non-transferable license to access and use our website in accordance
with our policies and agreements. We reserve the right to revoke this license at
any time, especially in the event of a breach of our terms.
4.2 You agree not to use the website for any illegal, offensive, or harmful
purposes.
4.3 We reserve the right to remove any content from the website that is defamatory,
offensive, or unlawful, including content that constitutes hate speech.
4.4 You shall not introduce any harmful code, such as viruses or malware, that
could damage our systems or any related equipment.
4.5 You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws, rules, and
regulations when using the website or our services.
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#### 5. Warranties
5.1 Your use of the website is at your own risk.
5.2 We make no representations or warranties that the website or services will:
a) Meet your needs;
b) Be available at all times;
c) Be free from viruses, malware, or spyware;
d) Be accurate, complete, or error-free.
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#### 6. Liability and Indemnity
6.1 You agree to indemnify the Company against any liability, loss, or damage
arising from your use of the website.
6.2 We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of inaccurate or
incomplete information on the website, viruses, service interruptions, or issues
outside of our control. Statutory warranties may apply within the limits allowed by
law.
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#### 7. Intellectual Property and Copyright
7.1 All content on the website, including intellectual property, is owned or
licensed by the Company or third parties and is protected by copyright and
trademark laws.
7.2 If third-party content is posted on the website, the respective third party is
responsible for ensuring they have the right to do so. The Company is not liable
for third-party infringements, which should be addressed directly with the third
party.
7.3 You may not use, copy, reproduce, or distribute content from the website
without our prior consent, except as permitted by law.
7.4 You agree to indemnify us for any claims, losses, or damages arising from your
infringement of this provision.
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#### 8. Scope of Our Data Processing
8.1 **What We Collect**
We may collect information that allows us to identify you or your child(ren),
including:
(a) Name, age, gender, address, email, phone number, marital status, payment
details, ID number, and school information;
(b) Sensitive personal data, such as photographs or images.
8.2 **How We Collect It**
You may provide Personal Information to us directly (via forms or requests) or
indirectly (through agents or third parties). We may also gather your information
from regulators or third-party sources.
8.3 **How We Use Your Information**
We may use your Personal Information for:
a) Providing and improving our services;
b) Responding to your requests or complaints;
c) Operating and developing our website and other platforms;
d) Security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, and operational purposes;
e) Marketing, with your consent, for promoting services that may interest you;
f) Sharing with third parties (e.g., payment processors, cloud service
providers) to deliver our services.
8.4 **Disclosure of Personal Information**
We may disclose your Personal Information to our affiliates, contractors, or
third-party service providers. If these parties are outside of South Africa, we
will comply with applicable data protection laws.
8.5 **Security**
While we cannot guarantee 100% security, we implement appropriate security measures
and continually improve them in line with technological advances.
8.6 **Retention**
We may store your Personal Information indefinitely, unless you object. We will
only retain it for as long as necessary or required by law.
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#### 9. Your Rights
As a data subject, you have the following rights regarding your Personal
Information:
a) To access your information;
b) To request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data;
c) To request deletion of your information ("right to be forgotten");
d) To restrict or suspend the processing of your information under certain
conditions;
e) To file complaints with the relevant data protection authority if you believe
we have violated your rights;
f) To withdraw consent at any time if processing is based on your consent;
g) To object to processing for direct marketing purposes.
The exercise of these rights is free of charge.
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#### 10. Complaints
10.1 If you have concerns about how your Personal Information is processed, please
contact us at [info@levadalon.co.za](mailto:info@levadalon.co.za).
10.2 If you are unsatisfied with our response, you can escalate the matter to the
relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
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#### 11. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us against any liability arising from your use of the
website and the processing of your Personal Information, including any
inaccuracies, incomplete data, or unauthorized disclosure to third parties.
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#### 12. Log Files
When you visit our website, we may collect technical information (e.g., IP address,
browser type, pages visited) that does not personally identify you. However, this
information may be combined with other data you provide, making it identifiable.
This information is used internally and not shared with third parties unless
required by law.
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#### 13. Cookies
13.1 We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Cookies are small
pieces of data stored on your device. We use:
13.1.1 **Session cookies**: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your
browser;
13.1.2 **Persistent cookies**: Store unique identifiers to remember you as a
user, improving functionality.
You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
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#### 14. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for
the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
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#### 15. Electronic Communications and Transactions Act
15.1 Data messages sent to us are considered received once we respond.
15.2 Electronic communications between us and users are valid without the need for
signatures or encryption.
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#### 16. Amendment of This Statement
16.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
16.2 Changes will be effective upon publication on our website, and it is your
responsibility to check the website often.