Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 January 2026

Introduction

Yann Industrial Images (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website yannii.com or engage our photography services.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

Data Controller

Yann Industrial Images
Unit 17, Lakeview Point
Claregalway Industrial Centre
Claregalway, Co. Galway
H91 YH64
Ireland

Email: admin@yannii.com
Phone: 087-0993990

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us for photography services, we may collect:

Name
Company name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Project requirements and specifications
Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Time and date of visits
Referring website addresses

Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery:

Responding to enquiries about photography services
Providing photography quotations
Scheduling photography sessions
Delivering completed photography
Processing payments
Communicating about project requirements

Business Operations:

Maintaining client records
Invoicing and accounting
Managing contractual relationships
Complying with legal obligations

Website Improvement:

Analysing website usage
Improving website functionality
Enhancing user experience

Marketing (with consent):

Sending information about our services
Sharing industry insights
Portfolio updates

You can withdraw marketing consent at any time by emailing admin@yannii.com or using the unsubscribe link in marketing emails.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Contract performance: Processing necessary to fulfil photography service contracts
Legitimate interests: Business communications, service improvement, fraud prevention
Legal obligation: Accounting records, tax compliance, regulatory requirements
Consent: Marketing communications (where applicable)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

Service Providers:

Payment processors
Accounting services
Cloud storage providers
Website hosting providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Legal Requirements:

We may disclose information when required by Irish or EU law, court orders, or regulatory authorities.

Business Transfers:

If Yann Industrial Images is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

Photography and Image Rights

Photographs We Take

When we photograph your facilities, products, or personnel:

You receive full commercial usage rights for delivered images
Copyright ownership is defined in your service contract
We retain the right to use images in our portfolio unless specifically prohibited by contract or NDA

Use of Client Photography in Marketing

We may use project photography in our portfolio and marketing materials unless:

Prohibited by confidentiality agreement
You specifically request exclusion
Photography contains commercially sensitive information

If you wish to restrict our use of project photography, contact us at admin@yannii.com.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for:

Client Records: 7 years after final project completion (accounting and legal requirements)
Enquiries (not converted): 2 years from last contact
Marketing Communications: Until consent withdrawn
Website Analytics: 26 months
Photography Archives: Indefinitely unless deletion requested

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw marketing consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@yannii.com.

We will respond to requests within one month. If your request is complex, we may extend this by two months and will notify you.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data:

Secure server infrastructure
Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Staff training on data protection

However, no internet transmission is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA).

If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure:

Adequate protection through EU-approved mechanisms
Standard contractual clauses with service providers
Compliance with GDPR transfer requirements

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

For material changes, we will provide prominent notice on our website or contact you directly.

Contact and Complaints

Privacy Enquiries:

Email: admin@yannii.com
Phone: 087-0993990
Post: Unit 17, Lakeview Point, Claregalway Industrial Centre, Claregalway, Co. Galway H91 YH64

Data Protection Authority:

If you believe we have not addressed your privacy concerns adequately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Data Protection Commission
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Ireland

Phone: +353 (0)761 104 800
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: www.dataprotection.ie