Effective Date: 01 January 2025

KimMcLeod.co.za (“the Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This policy is to be read in conjunction with our Terms of Use.

1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you:
Contact us through the Website.
Subscribe to newsletters or updates.
Purchase products or services.
Submit inquiries or feedback.
1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-personal information automatically when you use the Website, such as:

• IP address.
• Browser type and version.
• Operating system.
  Pages viewed and time spent on the Website.
• Referring website addresses.

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies: The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze Website usage, and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 We may use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To process transactions and deliver products or services.
To send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (with your consent).
To improve the Website and its functionality.
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Sharing Your Information
3.1 We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Website and delivering services (e.g., payment processors, email services).
Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of our business assets, your information may be included as part of the transferred assets.

4. Data Security
4.1 We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights
5.1 You have the right to:
– Access the personal information we hold about you.
– Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
– Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
– Withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

6. Third-Party Links
6.1 The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy
7.1 The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
8.1 We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Kim McLeod Photography

• Email: photolifestyle71@gmail.com
• Phone: +27 83 281 3656

By using KimMcLeod.co.za, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.