Privacy Policy – A Blank Page

At a blank page, we handle your personal data with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use and protect it.

Who we are

A Blank Page is based in Thun, Switzerland and is responsible for the processing of personal data as described in this policy.

For any questions, please contact:
ablankpage.paper@gmail.com

Personal data we collect

We only collect data that is necessary to provide our services or communicate with you. This may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Address details
Payment details
Information related to your order, booking, or enquiry
Photographs
Any additional personal data you voluntarily share with us

How we use your data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Processing and shipping orders
Preparing quotations and carrying out photography sessions
Communication regarding your order, booking, or enquiry
Sending invoices and confirmations
Delivering images, designs, or products
Improving our website and services

We do not sell your data and do not use it for third-party marketing purposes.

Photography & image use

Photography is an essential part of our work.

Images created during sessions are considered personal data
These images are stored, edited, and delivered as part of our services
A Blank Page retains the copyright to all images
You receive a license for personal, non-commercial use

Images may be used for portfolio, website, or social media purposes.
If you prefer that your images are not shared, you can inform us in writing in advance.

In certain cases (such as events or family sessions), other individuals may appear in photographs. We always take care to respect the privacy of everyone involved and will not use images that may be harmful or inappropriate.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

The performance of a contract (e.g. fulfilling an order or session)
Your consent (e.g. for image use or communication)
Legal obligations (e.g. tax and accounting requirements)
Legitimate interests (e.g. maintaining a portfolio or archive of work)

We carefully balance our legitimate interests with your privacy.

Data retention

We do not retain your personal data longer than necessary.

Administrative data (such as invoices) is stored for the legally required period
Images and creative work may be stored long-term as part of our archive and portfolio

If you wish to request removal of certain data or images, you may contact us.

Sharing data with third parties

We only share your data when necessary to provide our services, for example with:

Payment providers
Shipping providers
Website and hosting services
File transfer or gallery services
Print or album suppliers
Accounting services

These parties process your data on our behalf or according to their own privacy policies.

Cookies and website use

Our website (hosted via Wix) may use cookies to ensure proper functioning and to gain basic insights into website usage.

Cookies may be used for:

Functional operation of the website
Basic analytics

This website is hosted on Wix.com. Wix may collect additional data as described in their own privacy policy.

You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

Data security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.

Your rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to certain uses of your data
Request restriction of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us via email. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. The most current version will always be available on this page.

Contact

For questions or requests regarding your data:

Astrid Pot
A Blank Page

Gwattstrasse 59c, 3604
Thun, Switzerland
Email: ablankpage.paper@gmail.com