Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us when using our photography services:
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- Contact preferences and communication history
- Booking details and session requirements
- Payment information (processed securely through Iyzico)
Cookies and Tracking
We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience:
Cookies Used on Our Site
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| user_consent | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | Essential | 1 year | First Party |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Analytics | 2 years | |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Analytics | 24 hours | |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate. | Analytics | 1 minute | |
| _ym_uid | Used by Yandex Metrica for identifying site users. | Analytics | 1 year | Yandex |
| _ym_d | Used by Yandex Metrica to store the date of user's first session. | Analytics | 1 year | Yandex |
| _clck | Persists the Microsoft Clarity User ID. | Analytics | 1 year | Microsoft |
| _clsk | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session. | Analytics | 1 day | Microsoft |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisement products. | Marketing | 3 months | |
| _fbc | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisement products when an ad is clicked. | Marketing | 3 months |
How We Use Your Data
- Process and manage your photography bookings
- Communicate with you about our services
- Improve our website and service quality
- Send promotional materials (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes
Your Rights (GDPR)
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to data processing
Image License & Usage Rights
When you book a photoshoot with Istanbul Portrait, you are granted specific rights to your images. You have full personal usage rights. You can print, share on social media, and use the photos for any non-commercial purpose. For commercial usage requests, please contact us directly to discuss licensing options.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data: Email: info@istanbulportrait.com Last updated: January 2026