Last updated: 19-Aug-2025
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://gcs.photo.
This site is operated by Gonzalo Contreras del Solar (GCS Photo).
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the following information:
- Name
- Username (if registered)
- Email address
- Role (subscriber)
- Number of posts (if applicable)
Comments are only published after approval. To protect against spam, comments are also checked through the Akismet Anti-Spam service.
Contact Form
When you submit a contact request through our contact form, we collect your name and email address. This information is used solely to reply to your inquiry. Your email address is not displayed publicly to avoid spam.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, and general location (not personally identifiable). You can read more about Google’s privacy practices here: https://policies.google.com/privacy.
We do not combine analytics data with personal information such as your name or email address.
E-Commerce and Payments
When you purchase items through our site, we collect the information necessary to process your order, including:
- Name
- Billing/shipping address
- Email address
- Order details
All payment transactions are processed securely through PayPal. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details. Please review PayPal’s Privacy Policy for more details: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.
Your order details and contact information are retained for tax, accounting, and legal compliance purposes.
Cookies
To the best of our knowledge, the version of WordPress and Imagely we use does not place cookies on visitors beyond what is necessary for basic site functionality. However:
- The shopping cart may use cookies to keep track of items you have added until checkout.
- PayPal may set its own cookies when you use the checkout.
We will update this section if our use of cookies changes.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. Data is shared only in these limited cases:
- Comments may be checked by the Akismet Anti-Spam service.
- Website usage data is processed by Google Analytics.
- Payment transactions are processed by PayPal.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and related data (name, username, email, role, and number of posts) are retained indefinitely.
- Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
- Order information is retained as required by tax and accounting regulations.
- Analytics data is retained according to Google’s standard policies.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have left a comment or placed an order, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold. This does not include any data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where We Send Your Data
- Visitor comments may be checked through the Akismet Anti-Spam service.
- Usage data may be processed by Google Analytics.
- Payment data is processed securely through PayPal.
Your Contact Information
For privacy-related concerns, you may contact us using the contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you submit a comment or contact form.
- Contract: When you make a purchase, to process and deliver your order.
- Legitimate Interests: To protect the site against spam and understand site usage.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with tax and accounting laws.
Cookie & Analytics Consent (GDPR/EEA visitors)
On your first visit, you will see a cookie notice. By continuing to browse, you consent to the use of essential cookies for site functionality and, if accepted, cookies for Google Analytics. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time.