Privacy Policy

Last updated: 3 June 2026

Kite Travel Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit this website or contact us.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Kite Travel Photography.

kitetravel.co.za

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Complete a contact form
Send an email enquiry
Enquire about purchasing a photograph
Comment on a blog post, if comments are enabled
Subscribe to updates or newsletters, if this feature is added
Browse the website through cookies or analytics tools

The information we may collect includes:

Your name
Your email address
Your phone number, if provided
Your message or enquiry details
Information about a photograph you are enquiring about
Website usage data, such as pages visited, browser type, device type, and general location data

We only collect information that is necessary for the purpose for which it is provided.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

Respond to your enquiries
Provide information about photographs, print options, availability, sizing, and pricing
Communicate with you about your request
Improve the website and user experience
Manage blog comments, if enabled
Protect the website from spam, misuse, or security risks
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We will not sell your personal information.

4. Photograph and Print Enquiries

If you enquire about purchasing a photograph, we may use the information you provide to respond with details about availability, print options, sizing, pricing, delivery, or related purchase information.

Providing an enquiry does not create a purchase agreement unless this is confirmed separately in writing.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, monitor website performance, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies may collect information such as your browser type, device, pages visited, time spent on the website, and general browsing behaviour.

You can disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use third-party services, such as:

Website hosting providers
Contact form plugins
Spam protection tools
Analytics services
Social media platforms
Embedded maps or media
Email services

These third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you interact with.

7. Social Media Links

This website may include links to social media pages such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or other platforms.

When you click on a social media link, you will leave this website and be directed to the relevant third-party platform. Your use of those platforms is governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

8. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. How Long We Keep Your Information

We will only keep your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, respond to your enquiry, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or anonymise it.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Ask us to correct or update your personal information
Ask us to delete your personal information, where legally appropriate
Object to the processing of your personal information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

11. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Please review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published means that you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us