Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when visiting www.johanthelander.com (the “Website”).
The Website is operated by Johan Thelander (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a photographer specializing in wildlife photography, nature photography, and automotive photography.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable privacy laws.
This policy explains:
What information we collect
How the information is used
How it is stored and protected
Your rights regarding personal data
By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in several ways depending on how visitors interact with the Website.
1.1 Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide personal information when:
Contacting us through the contact form
Sending an email inquiry
Ordering photo prints
Requesting photography services
Subscribing to updates (if available)
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Postal address
Payment information (handled by payment providers)
Any other information you choose to include in your message
1.2 Automatically Collected Data
When visiting the Website, certain information may automatically be collected for technical and analytical purposes.
This may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring websites
Date and time of access
This information helps improve website functionality and understand how visitors interact with the Website.
2. Cookies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies may be used for:
Website functionality
Security
Analytics and traffic measurement
Remembering user preferences
Types of cookies used may include:
Essential Cookies
Necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
Help analyze how visitors interact with the Website.
Performance Cookies
Help improve website speed and user experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
3. Analytics and Website Statistics
The Website may use analytics tools such as:
Google Analytics
Privacy-friendly analytics tools
These services help us understand:
Which pages are visited
How visitors find the Website
How long visitors stay on the site
Analytics data is typically anonymized and used only for improving the Website.
4. Contact Forms and Communication
If you submit a message through the contact form or by email, the information you provide will be used solely to respond to your inquiry.
Contact form submissions may:
Be stored temporarily on the website server
Be sent to the photographer via email
Your contact information will not be used for marketing without your consent.
5. Print Orders and Purchases
If you order photo prints or other products, certain information is required to process the order.
This may include:
Name
Shipping address
Email
Phone number
Order details
This information is used only to:
Process your order
Deliver your products
Communicate about the order
Photo prints may be produced and shipped by third-party printing laboratories, such as professional photo printing companies.
These providers only receive the information necessary to complete the order.
6. Third-Party Services
The Website may rely on third-party services to function properly.
These may include:
Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Print production companies
Email providers
Analytics services
Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy policy and security standards.
7. Social Media and Embedded Content
Pages on the Website may include content from external platforms such as:
Instagram
YouTube
Other photography platforms
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the external website directly.
These platforms may collect data such as:
IP address
Browser information
Cookies
Please refer to the respective privacy policies of those services.
8. Copyright and Image Usage
All photographs published on this Website are protected by copyright law.
Unless otherwise stated:
All images are the property of Johan Thelander
Images may not be copied, downloaded, reproduced, or distributed without permission
This applies to:
Nature photography
Wildlife photography
Automotive photography
Landscape photography
Unauthorized use may violate copyright law.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Security measures may include:
Secure HTTPS connections
Secure website hosting
Restricted data access
Trusted third-party payment providers
While no system can guarantee complete security, we strive to protect personal data using industry-standard practices.
10. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:
Respond to inquiries
Process orders
Maintain business records
Comply with legal requirements
After this period, data may be deleted or anonymized.
11. Your GDPR Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the GDPR.
These include:
Right of Access
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of your personal data.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request limited processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability
You may request your data in a structured format.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
Requests may be sent to the contact email listed below.
12. External Links
The Website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of those websites.
Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal information.
13. Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If such information is discovered, it will be removed as soon as possible.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in:
Legal requirements
Website functionality
Services provided
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Johan Thelander
Website: www.johanthelander.com
Email: j.thelander@outlook.com