Privacy Policy


Last Updated: 2025-05-21

At Mark’s Media Photography, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website at www.marksmedia.co.za, contact us, or engage with our services.

1. Who We Are

Mark’s Media is a photography and videography service operated by Mark Swandale, based in Cape Town, South Africa. We specialize in commercial, wildlife, and nature photography.

Contact Information:
Email: markswandale@gmail.com
Phone: +27 82 574 6494

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Information You Provide:
    When you contact us through the website, via email, or by phone, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you provide.

  • Automatically Collected Information:
    When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries or provide photography services

  • To send you information related to your bookings or requests

  • To improve our website and services

  • To manage customer relationships

  • For legal or regulatory compliance, if necessary

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with service providers or partners who help us operate our website and services, but only when necessary and under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct or update your personal data

  • Request deletion of your data, where applicable

  • Object to or restrict certain forms of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at markswandale@gmail.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Mark Swandale
Email: markswandale@gmail.com
Phone: +27 82 574 6494