Thank you for visiting Off the Vine (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Protecting your privacy and personal information is very important to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, inquire about our services, or work with us.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site. If you have any questions about this policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:
hello@studiooffthevine.com

INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website or services. This typically occurs when you submit an inquiry, contact us via email, or become a client.
The information we collect may include your name, maiden name, surname, email address, phone number, wedding or event details, mailing address, and any additional information you choose to share with us as part of your inquiry or project.
We only collect information that is relevant to communicating with you and providing our services, and we do not knowingly collect unnecessary personal data.

HOW YOUR INFORMATION IS USED
Your personal information is used to help us operate our business and provide you with the best possible experience. This includes responding to inquiries, managing projects, delivering services, processing payments where applicable, and communicating important updates related to your project.
We may also use information to improve our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and ensure that our services remain relevant and useful. Occasionally, we may contact you to request feedback or share updates about our services, but only where appropriate and in line with your preferences.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

SHARING INFORMATION
We may share your information with trusted third parties only when necessary to operate our business and deliver services to you. This may include website hosting providers, payment processors, printing partners, or professional service providers assisting in the execution of your project.
These third parties are required to handle your information securely and only for the purpose of providing their services. Your information will never be shared for third-party marketing purposes. We may also disclose personal information if required to do so by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights or comply with legal obligations.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how visitors use the site. Cookies help us understand website performance, improve usability, and ensure the site functions properly.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

HOW WE STORE AND PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Your data is stored securely through trusted platforms and service providers.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge that you share information at your own risk.
 
USE OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY AND PROJECT IMAGERY
With your permission, we may request access to professional photographs of your wedding or event for the purpose of showcasing our work in our portfolio, website, social media, or marketing materials. Any use of imagery will always respect the rights of the photographer and will only occur where appropriate permissions have been granted by both you and the relevant photographer or copyright holder. If at any time you wish to withdraw consent for the use of images featuring your personal details, you may contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to remove them from future use.

DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, and complying with legal or accounting obligations.
When personal data is no longer required, we take steps to securely delete or anonymize it.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our services are intended for individuals aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to access the information we hold about you, request corrections, request deletion of your data, or withdraw consent to certain uses.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below, and we will respond as required by applicable laws. Off the Vine operates in the United Arab Emirates and complies with applicable UAE data protection and privacy principles, including maintaining transparency in how personal data is collected and used, and ensuring reasonable safeguards are in place to protect personal information.

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.


If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:

Eva Slovsa  |  Off the Vine
hello@studiooffthevine.com
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates