Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

PhotoCrew (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a professional photography studio based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and its Executive Regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have regarding your data. By using our website or engaging our photography services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Data Controller

PhotoCrew
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: info@photocrew.ae
Phone: +971 56 203 8899

3. What Personal Data We Collect

Contact Form & Email

When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, phone number (if provided), the type of service you are interested in, and any message you include.

Booking Widget (Cal.com)

When you schedule a session through our embedded Cal.com booking widget, Cal.com collects your name, email address, and scheduling preferences. Cal.com processes this data on our behalf as a data processor.

WhatsApp Communication

When you contact us via WhatsApp, Meta (WhatsApp's parent company) processes your phone number and message content according to its own privacy policy. We retain conversation history for the purpose of managing your booking and delivering our services.

Photography Sessions

When you engage us for photography services, we collect your name, contact information, session preferences, and location details. We also create photographs that may contain your likeness or the likeness of individuals you bring to the session.

Website Usage Data

Our website may use analytics tools to collect anonymized usage data (pages visited, time on site) to improve our services. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.

4. How We Use Your Data

  • Responding to your inquiries and providing information about our services
  • Scheduling and managing photography sessions
  • Delivering, editing, and transmitting photographs to you
  • Communicating about your booking, including confirmations and follow-ups
  • Improving our services and website experience
  • Complying with legal obligations under UAE law

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds under the PDPL: your consent, the performance of a contract with you, compliance with a legal obligation, or our legitimate interests (provided they do not override your rights).

5. Photographs & Image Usage

Client Images: Photographs taken during your session are delivered to you according to the terms of your booking and our Terms of Service.

Portfolio & Marketing: We may wish to use select images from your session in our portfolio, website, or social media. We will always seek your explicit written consent before using your images for promotional purposes. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

Model Releases: For fashion, editorial, and commercial work involving models, we require signed model release forms specifying permitted uses.

Third-Party Image Rights: If your session includes other individuals, you are responsible for ensuring they consent to being photographed. For photographs of minors, we require consent from a parent or legal guardian.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:

  • Cal.com — Online session booking (name, email, scheduling data)
  • WhatsApp (Meta Platforms) — Client communication
  • Website Hosting — May log standard server access data (IP address, browser type) for security purposes only

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

7. Data Retention

  • Inquiry & booking data: Up to 2 years after last interaction
  • Photographs: Up to 5 years following the session, unless earlier deletion is requested
  • Communication records: Up to 2 years after last communication
  • Financial records: As required by UAE commercial and tax law

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include secure storage, password-protected systems, and access limited to authorized personnel only.

9. Your Rights

Under the UAE PDPL, you have the following rights:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restrict Processing — Request limitations on how we use your data
  • Data Portability — Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Object — Object to processing for certain purposes, including marketing
  • Withdraw Consent — Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@photocrew.ae. We will respond within 30 days.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in the UAE. If any data is transferred outside the UAE through third-party services, we ensure adequate protections are in place in accordance with PDPL requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without parental or guardian consent. Family photography sessions involve minors only with the express consent and presence of a parent or legal guardian.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was most recently revised.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

PhotoCrew
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Email: info@photocrew.ae
Phone: +971 56 203 8899