Privacy Policy for Florian Breitenberger Photography
Last updated: March 4, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Florian Breitenberger Photography („we“, „us“, or „our“) collects, uses, and protects information when you interact with our services, including our website (florianbreitenberger.com) and connected social media applications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Instagram Account Information: When using our connected Instagram publishing application, we access basic Instagram business account information (such as account ID and username) solely for the purpose of publishing content to our own Instagram account.
- Facebook Page Information: We access Facebook Page data necessary for managing and publishing content through the Instagram Content Publishing API.
- Website Analytics: We use Matomo Analytics to collect anonymized usage data about visitors to our website, including page views, browser type, and referring pages.
- Contact Information: If you contact us through our website, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (name, email address, message content).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Publishing and scheduling photographic content to our Instagram business account
- Managing our social media presence and engagement
- Improving our website and services
- Responding to inquiries and communications
3. Instagram and Facebook Data
Our application uses the Instagram Graph API and Facebook Graph API exclusively for managing our own business account. We do not:
- Collect, store, or process personal data from Instagram users or followers
- Access direct messages or private content from other users
- Share any Instagram or Facebook data with third parties
- Sell or monetize any data obtained through these APIs
The permissions we request (instagram_content_publish, instagram_basic, pages_read_engagement) are used solely for publishing photographic content and managing our business account.
4. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- API access tokens are stored securely and rotated as needed
- Published content data is retained as long as the content remains published
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months
- Website analytics data is anonymized and retained for up to 24 months
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encrypted storage of API credentials and secure server infrastructure.
6. Third-Party Services
Our services may interact with the following third-party platforms:
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram): For content publishing via the Instagram Graph API
- Matomo: For website analytics (self-hosted, privacy-focused)
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their use of data.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), if you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure („right to be forgotten“)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies for essential functionality and analytics. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed on our website. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
9. Data Deletion
You may request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. To submit a data deletion request, please contact us at the email address below. We will process your request within 30 days.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Florian Breitenberger Photography
Email: florianbreitenberger@gmail.com
Website: www.florianbreitenberger.com