PRIVACY POLICY

 

1. An overview of data protection

 

General

The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when you visit our website. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below.

Data collection on our website

Who is responsible for the data collection on this website?

The data collected on this website are processed by the website operator. The operator's contact details can be found in the website's required legal notice.

How do we collect your data?

Some data are collected when you provide it to us. This could, for example, be data you enter on a contact form.

Other data are collected automatically by our IT systems when you visit the website. These data are primarily technical data such as the browser and operating system you are using or when you accessed the page. These data are collected automatically as soon as you enter our website.

What do we use your data for?

Part of the data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of the website. Other data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You always have the right to request information about your stored data, its origin, its recipients, and the purpose of its collection at no charge. You also have the right to request that it be corrected, blocked, or deleted. You can contact us at any time using the address given in the legal notice if you have further questions about the issue of privacy and data protection. You may also, of course, file a complaint with the competent regulatory authorities.

 

2. General information and mandatory information

 

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data as confidential and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

If you use this website, various pieces of personal data will be collected. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. This privacy policy explains what information we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this happens.

Please note that data transmitted via the internet (e.g. via email communication) may be subject to security breaches. Complete protection of your data from third-party access is not possible.

 

Notice concerning the party responsible for this website

The party responsible for processing data on this website is:

 

 

The responsible party is the natural or legal person who alone or jointly with others decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (names, email addresses, etc.).

 

SSL or TLS encryption

This site uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons and for the protection of the transmission of confidential content, such as the inquiries you send to us as the site operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection in your browser's address line when it changes from "http://" to "https://" and the lock icon is displayed in your browser's address bar.

If SSL or TLS encryption is activated, the data you transfer to us cannot be read by third parties.

 

3. Data collection on our website Cookies

 

Some of our web pages use cookies. Cookies do not harm your computer and do not contain any viruses. Cookies help make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and saved by your browser.

Most of the cookies we use are so-called "session cookies." They are automatically deleted after your visit. Other cookies remain in your device's memory until you delete them. These cookies make it possible to recognize your browser when you next visit the site.

You can configure your browser to inform you about the use of cookies so that you can decide on a case-by-case basis whether to accept or reject a cookie. Alternatively, your browser can be configured to automatically accept cookies under certain conditions or to always reject them, or to automatically delete cookies when closing your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

Cookies which are necessary to allow electronic communications or to provide certain functions you wish to use (such as the shopping cart) are stored pursuant to Art. 6 paragraph 1, letter f of DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the storage of cookies to ensure an optimized service provided free of technical errors. If other cookies (such as those used to analyze your surfing behavior) are also stored, they will be treated separately in this privacy policy.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information that your browser automatically transmits to us in "server log files". These are:

•       Browser type and browser version

•       Operating system used

•       Referrer URL

•       Host name of the accessing computer

•       Time of the server request

•       IP address

These data will not be combined with data from other sources.

The basis for data processing is Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO, which allows the processing of data to fullfill a contract or for measures preliminary to a contract.

 

 

IMPRINT


Responsible for content:

  • Beda Greenwood
  • Photography & CGI

  • Beda Greenwood
  • Badenerstrasse 585
  • 8048 Zurich, Switzerland
    • Phone: +41 79 337 85 46
  • Phone Int: +44 7509 771700
  • privacy[at]bedagreenwood.com


Copyrights

All content on this website is copyrighted by bedagreenwood.com and may not be reproduced, downloaded or manipulated in any way without the prior written permission of the original publisher. The content is published for personal use only. Any other use is strictly prohibited. bedagreenwood.com cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information accessed via links from this website.

  • If the images were taken by someone else, you need to consider whether you have the legal right to use them. Photographs are generally protected by copyright law, which means the creator of the photograph holds the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the image.
  • If you're using photographs taken by the photographer themselves, you'll need to ensure that you have the appropriate permissions or licenses to use the images in the way you intend. This might involve obtaining a license directly from the photographer or using images that have been released under a specific license, such as Creative Commons.

Model Release:

  • If the photographer captured identifiable individuals in their images (including themselves if they are the subject), you may need a model release. A model release is a legal document signed by the subject(s) of a photograph, granting permission to use the image for specific purposes.
  • However, if the photographs are being used for editorial or newsworthy purposes, you may not need a model release, depending on the jurisdiction and the specific context of use.

Privacy Rights:

  • Even if you have permission to use the images, you should be mindful of the subjects' privacy rights. This is especially relevant if the images depict individuals in private or sensitive situations where their privacy could be compromised.

End Use:

  • Consider how you plan to use the images. Commercial use (e.g., in advertisements, promotional materials) may have different legal requirements compared to non-commercial or editorial use (e.g., in news articles, educational materials).

Attribution:

  • If you're using images taken by the photographer, it's often customary (and sometimes legally required) to provide proper attribution, crediting the photographer for their work.

Fair Use:

  • Depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances, your use of the images may fall under the doctrine of fair use, which allows for limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. However, fair use is a complex legal doctrine, and its application can vary widely depending on the specifics of each case.

It's essential to consult with legal professionals familiar with intellectual property law and image rights in your jurisdiction to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations when using images of a photographer.


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