Privacy Policy for Jorits Media
Effective Date: May 27, 2026
Last Updated: May 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Jorits Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Data Controller:
Jorits Media
Helsinki, Finland
Email: info@joritsmedia.com
Website: joritsmedia.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Project Information: Event dates, service requests, project details, budget information
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies and similar technologies
Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence with us
Visual Content: Photos and videos created during commissioned projects (with your explicit consent)
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through:
Contact forms on our website
Email correspondence
Phone calls and meetings
Cookies and tracking technologies on our website
Social media interactions
Service contracts and agreements
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Contact Information – We process this based on your consent or our contractual obligations to respond to inquiries, provide quotes, and deliver photography and videography services.
Project Details – We process this to fulfill our contractual obligations and deliver commissioned work.
Payment Information – We process this based on our contractual obligations and legal requirements to process payments and maintain financial records.
Marketing Communications – We only send newsletters, promotions, and updates with your explicit consent.
Technical Data and Cookies – We process this based on our legitimate interest in improving website functionality and analyzing traffic, or based on your consent where required.
Visual Content – We only showcase photos and videos in our portfolio, website, and marketing materials with your explicit consent.
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your personal data to:
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Deliver photography and videography services as contracted
Process payments and maintain accounting records
Send service-related communications
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
Showcase our work (only with your explicit permission for identifiable photos/videos)
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:
Service Providers: Hosting providers, email services, payment processors, and other technical service providers who process data on our behalf
Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Professional Advisors: Lawyers, accountants, and consultants bound by confidentiality obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
Contact form inquiries: 2 years from last contact
Client contracts and project data: 7 years (for legal and tax compliance)
Marketing consent: Until you withdraw consent
Website cookies: As specified in our Cookie Policy (typically 1-12 months)
Portfolio images (with consent): Until consent is withdrawn
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@joritsmedia.com.
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
Essential cookies are necessary for website functionality. Analytics and marketing cookies require your consent, which you can manage through our cookie banner.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
Secure server hosting
Access controls and authentication
Regular security assessments
Staff training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Jorits Media
Email: info@joritsmedia.com
Address: Helsinki, Finland
15. Data Protection Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
Website: https://tietosuoja.fi/en/home
Email: tietosuoja@om.fi
Address: P.O. Box 800, FI-00531 Helsinki, Finland