PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: 11 August 2025
At Geneva Stock Photos by Discover Countryside Geneva and Geneva Wanderer (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit or use our website and services (www.payhip.com/genevastockphotos) (the “Services”).
By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this policy.
1. Data Controller
Geneva Stock Photos by Discover Countryside Geneva and Geneva Wanderer
Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland
Email: contact@discover-countryside-geneva.ch
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Identity information: Name, username, date of birth
- Contact information: Email address, postal address, phone number
- Account information: Login credentials, preferences
- Payment information: Billing details, transaction data (processed securely via third-party payment providers)
- Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, referral URLs
- Cookies and tracking data: Details collected through cookies and similar technologies
3. How We Collect Your Data
- When you create an account or register with us
- When you purchase or download images
- Through your use of our website and services
- Via cookies and other tracking technologies
- From third-party sources, such as analytics providers
4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data to:
- Provide and maintain the Services (performance of contract)
- Process payments and manage orders (performance of contract)
- Communicate with you, including customer support (legitimate interest)
- Improve our Services and personalize your experience (legitimate interest)
- Comply with legal obligations (legal requirement)
- Send marketing communications (with your consent, where required)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Analyze site usage and improve our Services
- Personalize content and ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, analytics)
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
- Affiliates or partners only with your consent
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Switzerland, including the European Economic Area (EEA) and others. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with Swiss and EU law.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, please contact us vis the Contact page.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for minors under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated “Effective Date.”
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via the Contact page.