Privacy Policy

I take your privacy seriously. As an independent photographer sharing my work non-commercially, I only collect the absolute minimum of data required to run this website and reply to your messages. Here is a straightforward overview of how your information is handled:

Contact Form & Email

When you reach out to me via the contact form, I receive the information you provide — usually your name, email address, and message.

• Why: I use this data solely to respond to your inquiry and engage in conversation.
• Sharing: I will never share, sell, or rent your personal details to anyone.
• Storage: Your messages stay in my inbox for as long as necessary to follow up on our conversation, or until you ask me to delete them.

Street Photography & People

I deeply respect the privacy of the people featured in my photographs. If you find a photo of yourself here and would like it removed, or if you’re looking for a watermark-free version for personal use (as mentioned under "Why a CC licence?"), just send me a quick note. I’ll be happy to take care of it right away.

Website Hosting & Server Logs

This website is hosted by ALL-INKL.COM based in Germany. When you visit these pages, their servers automatically log standard technical data, such as:

• Your IP address (anonymized/masked by the host)

• Date and time of your visit

• Browser type and version

• Pages you accessed

Why: This data is processed in Germany and is purely technical — it’s needed to display the website properly and keep the server secure. It is never used to track you personally or build visitor profiles.

Cookies & Analytics

I prefer keeping things simple and clean:

• No Tracking: I don't use Google Analytics or any other third-party tools to track your browsing habits.
• No Ads: There are no marketing or tracking cookies on this site.

Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws (like the GDPR), you're always in control of your data. You have the right to:

• Ask what personal data I hold about you.
• Request a correction or total deletion of your messages.
• Withdraw your consent at any time.

For any privacy-related questions, data requests, or general legal inquiries regarding the content on this site, please contact:

Simon Gude

Via the Contact Form or directly via email (click to reveal).

Last updated: July 2026