Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Welcome to the website https://emmanuelpiresstudio.com, operated by Emmanuel Pirès Photographie.
By accessing and using this website, you agree to the full terms of these Terms of Use and this Privacy Policy.
If you do not accept these terms, please refrain from using the website.

This website is designed to present the professional photography services offered by Emmanuel Pirès and to allow clients to contact the studio securely.

All content on this website, including text, images, photographs, videos, logos, and layout, is protected by intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise stated, Emmanuel Pirès Photographie and/or its licensors own all intellectual property rights to the material contained on this website.

You are permitted to view and use the content for your personal and non-commercial purposes only.
It is strictly prohibited to:

  • Copy or republish any content from the website;

  • Sell, rent, or sublicense any material from the website;

  • Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material without written authorization;

  • Use the content for commercial, unlawful, or misleading purposes.

Any unauthorized use of this website or its content may result in legal action in accordance with the French Code of Intellectual Property.

Emmanuel Pirès Photographie reserves the right to remove any comments that are inappropriate, defamatory, offensive, or unlawful.

Users agree to:

  • Publish only respectful and relevant content;

  • Avoid infringing any intellectual property rights;

  • Refrain from using the website to promote illegal or commercial activities.

By posting a comment or any type of content on this website, you grant Emmanuel Pirès Photographie a non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and, if necessary, modify that content for the sole purpose of displaying it on the website.

This license does not grant the company any ownership rights over your content and is limited strictly to its display and moderation on the website.

This website may contain links to external websites managed by third parties.
Emmanuel Pirès Photographie is not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of these third-party websites.

These links are provided for convenience only and do not imply any endorsement or partnership.
Users access these external sites at their own risk.

If you find a link on this website that you consider inappropriate or offensive, please notify us at : contact.emmanuel.pires@gmail.com

The data controller is Emmanuel Pirès Photographie, e-mail : contact.emmanuel.pires@gmail.com, Website : https://emmanuelpiresstudio.com

The website is hosted by Hostinger International Ltd., whose servers are located within the European Union (Lithuania).
In the event of any transfer of data outside the EU, Hostinger applies the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

All data processing activities are carried out in accordance with the GDPR and applicable French law on data protection.

The personal data collected through this website may include :

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Information contained in your messages, quotes, or contracts

  • Anonymous browsing data (analytical cookies)

These data are collected exclusively for the following purposes :

  • Managing the client relationship (quotes, contracts, invoices, and project follow-up)

  • Communication before, during, and after a photo session

  • Statistical analysis of website traffic (via Google Analytics 4)

No sensitive personal data are collected.
All data are collected in compliance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency as required by the GDPR.

The contact forms, contracts, and questionnaires used on this website are managed through the Fotostudio platform (https://www.fotostudio.io), which acts as a data processor under the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This service allows the studio to manage client communications, quotes, contracts, and follow-ups in a secure and professional environment.

The data entered in these forms are hosted within the European Union and are accessible only to Emmanuel Pirès.
They are used solely for the purpose of managing photographic services and customer relations.

Fotostudio ensures compliance with the GDPR and applies high security standards for the storage and processing of data.

Contracts may be signed in the following ways :

  • Manually (by hand)

  • Electronically via the Fotostudio platform

These contracts will contain your personal data, including your name, email address, session date, pricing, and terms and conditions.

Additionally, optional questionnaires are provided to help personalize the photographic service according to your preferences.
You are not required to answer all questions if you prefer to withhold certain information.

No personal information is sold, rented, or shared for commercial purposes.

The following service providers may have access to certain data :

  • Hostinger: Website hosting

  • Fotostudio: Client and contract management

  • CookieYes: Consent management

  • Google Analytics 4: Website traffic analysis

All these service providers comply with the GDPR and implement high security standards to protect your data.

Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures include encrypted storage, restricted access, and secure backups.

All service providers used by Emmanuel Pirès Photographie including Hostinger, Fotostudio, CookieYes, and Google, have been selected for their reliability and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection standards.

Emmanuel Pirès Photographie does not engage in any form of automated decision-making or profiling based on the personal data collected.

All decisions related to communication, client relationships, service management, and quotes are made manually and directly by Emmanuel Pirès.

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

Types of cookies used :

  • Essential cookies : These are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Analytical cookies : These are used via Google Analytics 4 and are activated only after you have given your explicit consent.

The data collected through Google Analytics 4 are anonymized and used solely to enhance website performance and user experience.
No personal identification data are shared with Google or third parties for advertising purposes.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings panel.

This website uses CookieYes to collect, store, and manage visitors’ consent preferences in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

CookieYes does not store any personally identifiable information.
Instead, it saves an anonymized consent identifier on your device to remember your cookie preferences and compliance choices.

You can review or modify your cookie consent settings at any time using the cookie preferences button displayed on the website.
Your updated preferences will take effect immediately.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights regarding your personal data :

  • Right of access - to know what data are collected and how they are used

  • Right to rectification - to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) - to request deletion of your personal data

  • Right to restrict processing - to limit how your data are used

  • Right to object - to oppose the processing of your data in certain circumstances

  • Right to data portability - to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format

  • Right to withdraw consent - to revoke your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact : contact.emmanuel.pires@gmail.com

You also have the right to file a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés), the French Data Protection Authority, or with your local data protection authority if you reside outside France.

Personal data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which they were collected, including :

  • For the duration of the contractual relationship or the photographic service

  • For the time required by legal obligations, such as accounting and tax compliance

  • Or until you explicitly request the deletion of your personal data

Once the retention period expires, all personal data are securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with applicable regulations.

  • Personal Data : Any information that directly or indirectly identifies a natural person (for example : name, email address, phone number)

  • Data Processor : Any entity or service provider that processes data on behalf of the data controller (e.g., Fotostudio, Hostinger)

  • Cookie : A small text file stored on the user’s device to remember preferences and improve browsing experience

  • Tracker : Any technology (such as cookies, scripts, or web beacons) used to collect or analyze user behavior on the website

  • User : Any individual accessing or using this website or its services

For any questions, requests, or concerns related to data protection or this Privacy Policy, please contact :

Email : contact.emmanuel.pires@gmail.com
Website : https://emmanuelpiresstudio.com

Emmanuel Pirès Photographie will respond to all legitimate requests within a reasonable time frame and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use may be updated at any time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.
Any updates will take effect immediately upon publication on the website.

The most recent version of this document is always available at : https://emmanuelpiresstudio.com

Users are encouraged to review this page periodically to stay informed about any modifications.

Last updated : October 21, 2025

This website is operated from France by Emmanuel Pirès Photographie.
All services, sessions, and contracts are governed exclusively by French law, regardless of the nationality or location of the client.

In the event of a dispute, and after an attempt at an amicable resolution, the matter shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of La Roche-sur-Yon (France).
This provision applies even if the client resides outside the European Union.

By using this website, you acknowledge that the French Data Protection Act and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU Regulation 2016/679) govern the collection and processing of your personal data.

19. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

18. Policy Updates

17. Contact Information.

16. Key Definitions

15. Data Retention Period

14. User Rights

13. Consent Management (CookieYes)

12. Cookies and Audience Measurement

11. No Automated Decision-Making or Profiling

10. Data Security

9. Data Disclosure and Sharing

8. Contract Signing and Questionnaires

7. Contact Form and Fotostudio Platform

6. Personal Data Collected

5. Data Controller

4. External Links

3. Comments and User Interactions

2. Use of the Website and Intellectual Property

1. General Information