Privacy Policy & Copyrights


Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [30/10/2024]

Mahdi Aridj Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our photography website, www.MahdiAridjPhotography.com, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The Data Controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

  • Company Name: Mahdi Aridj Photography
  • Address: 31 Rue Doudeauville, 75018 Paris. France
  • Email: Contact me here
  • Phone: Here
  • Whatsapp: Here

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process personal information to provide our services. This may include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address, primarily when you book sessions, request quotes, or make inquiries.
  • Photos and Videos: Images taken during photography sessions may include identifiable people and may be processed and stored on our systems. We may also use these images on our website or portfolio with your consent.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for purposes such as:

  • Providing and improving our photography services.
  • Communicating with you regarding your sessions, orders, and inquiries.
  • Personalizing and enhancing your website experience.
  • Marketing purposes, with your explicit consent.
  • Displaying images in our online portfolio or marketing materials.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you give explicit consent for using images on our website or social media.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our contract with you, such as processing bookings or delivering photos.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with any legal requirements.
  • Legitimate Interests: For website functionality and improvement, unless overridden by your rights.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the duration of our contractual relationship, or as required by law. When data retention is no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize the data.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share personal data with third parties, except in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: To trusted providers who assist with photo editing, website hosting, payment processing, or other essential services.
  • Legal Compliance: If required by law or necessary to protect our rights.

7. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your data.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right of Access: To access the data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: To correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Right to Erasure: To request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction: To limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: To receive a copy of your data in a common format.
  • Right to Object: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have consented to image use, you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us at contact.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we may notify you by email or a prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

  • Company Name: Mahdi Aridj Photography
  • Address: 31 Rue Doudeauville, 75018 Paris. France
  • Email: Contact me here
  • Phone: Here
  • Whatsapp: Here

Copyright Notice for Mahdi Aridj Photography

All images, photographs, and visual content on this website are the exclusive intellectual property of Mahdi Aridj Photography. These works are protected under international copyright law and are not to be reproduced, copied, distributed, or otherwise exploited without explicit, written permission from the copyright holder. By viewing or using this website, you agree to respect the rights of the copyright holder in accordance with this policy.

Copyright Ownership and Scope

  1. Copyright Ownership: All images, photos, and visual media on https://www.mahdiaridjphotography.com/ are ©. The copyright remains solely with Mahdi ARIDJ/Mahdi Aridj Photography, even in cases where images have been licensed or provided to clients or collaborators. This includes any and all images created for commercial or private clients unless otherwise specified by a signed agreement.
  2. Scope of Copyright Protection: Copyright protection extends to all creative and visual elements on this site, including, but not limited to, photographs, logos, graphics, and any text created by Mahdi ARIDJ/Mahdi Aridj Photography. These rights prohibit the unauthorized use, distribution, copying, editing, or alteration of any images on this website.

Client Usage Rights

  1. Licensed Usage for Clients: If you are a client of Mahdi Aridj Photography, you may receive a limited license to use the images from your session. This license is for personal use only and is non-exclusive, non-transferable, and cannot be sublicensed or resold. Such usage is typically restricted to personal displays, sharing on personal social media accounts (with proper attribution), or other private, non-commercial applications.
    • Commercial Usage: For any commercial or promotional use of the images, you must obtain additional licensing. Commercial uses include, but are not limited to, use in advertising, promotions, website or social media accounts associated with businesses, or other profit-driven applications. Unauthorized commercial use will be subject to legal action and additional licensing fees.
    • Attribution Requirements: When images are shared on personal social media platforms or websites, clients are required to provide proper credit by linking back to www.MahdiAridjPhotography.com and/or crediting Mahdi ARIDJ/Mahdi Aridj Photography in the caption.
  2. Digital and Print Reproductions: Clients may not create or distribute prints, downloads, digital reproductions, or additional copies of any image provided without express written permission. This restriction applies to both physical and digital reproductions, regardless of format.

Prohibited Uses and Legal Recourse

  1. Unauthorized Use and Penalties: Any unauthorized use of images or content on this website, including saving, copying, downloading, editing, distributing, or manipulating images, constitutes copyright infringement. Violators will be subject to applicable legal penalties, including fines and damages.
    • This includes, but is not limited to, using images for personal projects, business websites, promotional materials, advertisements, or any digital or printed media not explicitly licensed by Mahdi ARIDJ/Mahdi Aridj Photography.
  2. Social Media and Third-Party Websites: Sharing direct links to this website or social media posts featuring the images from this website is permitted, provided it does not violate any of the above terms. However, republishing, embedding, or reposting images directly from this site onto social media platforms or third-party websites without permission is prohibited and will be treated as a violation of copyright.

Watermarking and Image Protection

  1. Watermarks: Many images on this website are protected by visible or invisible watermarks to prevent unauthorized use. Any attempts to alter or remove watermarks are strictly prohibited and may lead to legal action.
  2. Digital Image Protection: We employ digital rights management practices, including tracking, watermarking, and metadata embedding, to protect our images online. These measures are in place to prevent unauthorized downloads, copying, or redistribution.

Licensing and Permissions

  1. Licensing for Special Use: For those interested in licensing images for purposes beyond personal use, including editorial, advertising, or stock photography purposes, please reach out to Mahdi ARIDJ/Mahdi Aridj Photography at Contact. Licensing terms and fees will vary based on the intended use and distribution scope.
  2. Educational and Editorial Usage: If you represent an educational institution, publication, or media organization and would like to use an image from this website, please contact us to discuss licensing terms. Discounts and flexible licensing may be available for certain non-commercial, educational uses.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding copyright, wish to inquire about image licensing, or need permission for a specific use, please reach out to us at:

  • Company Name: Mahdi Aridj Photography
  • Address: 31 Rue Doudeauville, 75018 Paris. France
  • Email: Contact me here
  • Phone: Here
  • Whatsapp: Here