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MARK BRAUN

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: September 13 2025

Your privacy is very important to me. This Privacy Policy explains how I, Mark Braun (owner of mbraun.me), collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable German law.

 

1. Controller Information

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Mark Braun – Freelance Photographer
Munich, Germany
📧 mark@mbraun.me

If you have any questions regarding data protection, you may contact me directly.

 

2. Personal Data Collected

I collect and process personal data only when necessary to provide my services or operate this website. Data may include:

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email, phone number) provided via the contact form or email.

  • Project details (e.g., company name, event information, or photography requirements).

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and device information (collected automatically by hosting and analytics tools).

  • Usage data about how you interact with mbraun.me (e.g., pages visited, time spent).

I do not collect sensitive categories of data (e.g., health, religion, political beliefs) unless explicitly provided by you for project purposes.

 

3. Purposes of Processing

Your personal data is processed exclusively for:

  • Responding to inquiries submitted via contact forms or email.

  • Preparing and fulfilling photography service agreements.

  • Sending invoices and processing payments.

  • Improving website functionality and security.

  • Fulfilling legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements).

 

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Data is processed under the following legal bases (Art. 6 GDPR):

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide data (e.g., contact form).

  • Contract performance – when data is necessary to fulfill a photography booking.

  • Legal obligation – for compliance with tax/accounting law.

  • Legitimate interests – for website operation, security, and analytics.

 

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I only share data where necessary:

  • With service providers (e.g., hosting, email, analytics) under GDPR-compliant agreements.

  • With accountants, legal advisors, or authorities when legally required.

I will never sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

 

6. Cookies and Analytics

mbraun.me may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience.

  • Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable them in your browser settings.

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar) may be used to track usage patterns in anonymous or pseudonymized form.

 

7. Data Retention

  • Contact form and project data are stored as long as necessary to process your inquiry or perform a contract.

  • Business records (e.g., invoices) are retained according to German tax law (usually 10 years).

  • Technical data is stored only as long as necessary for security and functionality.

 

8. Your Rights under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of access – to know what data is stored about you.

  • Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data, where legally possible.

  • Right to restriction of processing – in certain circumstances.

  • Right to data portability – to receive a copy of your data in a structured format.

  • Right to object – to processing based on legitimate interests.

  • Right to withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting prior processing.

To exercise these rights, contact me at [Insert email address].

 

9. Data Security

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

 

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their privacy policies separately.

 

11. Children’s Privacy

My services are not directed toward individuals under 16 years of age. I do not knowingly collect data from children.

 

12. Updates to this Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, services, or website functionality. Updates will be published on this page with a new “last updated” date.

 

13. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Mark Braun – Freelance Photographer
Munich, Germany
📧 mark@mbraun.me

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