Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 12, 2026
At Roger Holmen Photography, your privacy matters.
This Privacy Policy explains how Roger Holmen Photography ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit our website, purchase artwork or digital products, contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
Roger Holmen Photography is an independent fine-art photography business based in Norway.
Registered business name: Roger Hølmen Photography
Organisation number: 923 017 771
Website: https://www.rogerholmen.com
Email: roger@rogerholmen.com
Roger Hølmen Photography is the data controller responsible for the personal information processed through this website.
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information
Your name, email address and contact details when you submit forms, subscribe to our newsletter or make a purchase.
Order Information
Billing and shipping details, purchased products, order history and information necessary to process and fulfil your orders.
Newsletter Information
Your email address, subscription status, date of registration and information relating to your newsletter subscription and consent.
Website Usage Information
IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and other technical data collected through our website and its services.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions and, where permitted, improve website performance and understand visitor activity.
We only collect information that is relevant to operating our website, fulfilling orders, communicating with customers and providing the services described in this policy.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
Order Processing and Fulfilment
To process payments, deliver digital products, arrange the printing and shipping of physical artwork, and provide customer support.
Legal basis: Performance of a contract.
Customer Communication
To respond to enquiries, provide information about purchases and assist customers with their orders.
Legal basis: Performance of a contract, steps taken before entering into a contract or legitimate interests, depending on the enquiry.
Newsletter Communications
To send occasional emails about new fine-art prints, photography stories, creative projects and updates from Roger Holmen Photography.
Legal basis: Consent.
Website Improvement and Analytics
To understand website performance, improve usability and develop our services.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests where applicable, or consent where required.
Security and Fraud Prevention
To protect our website, customers and services against fraudulent activity, misuse and unauthorised access.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests.
Legal and Accounting Obligations
To maintain records and comply with applicable accounting, tax and legal requirements.
Legal basis: Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Newsletter – Beyond the Frame
Visitors can voluntarily subscribe to Beyond the Frame, the official newsletter of Roger Holmen Photography.
The newsletter offers a closer look at my photography and creative work.
Subscribers may receive occasional emails featuring:
New fine-art photography releases and limited-edition prints.
New photography stories and blog articles.
Behind-the-scenes insights into photographic projects and creative processes.
Selected updates, announcements and occasional offers related to Roger Holmen Photography.
Newsletter subscriptions are managed through Squarespace.
Our current newsletter registration form uses email confirmation to verify new subscriptions.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our marketing emails.
You may also contact us directly at roger@rogerholmen.com to request removal from our mailing list.
We will not send newsletter marketing to individuals who have not provided the necessary consent or another valid legal basis for such communication.
We do not sell or share our newsletter subscribers' email addresses for unrelated third-party marketing.
5. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to operate our website, manage purchases and deliver products and services.
These may include:
Squarespace
Our website is hosted and managed through Squarespace.
Squarespace provides website functionality, online store services, customer contact management, newsletter subscriptions and email campaign tools.
Gelato
We use Gelato for print-on-demand production and fulfilment of selected physical photography prints.
When an order is fulfilled through Gelato, relevant order information may be shared with Gelato and its production and delivery partners to manufacture and deliver the purchased artwork.
Payment Service Providers
Online payments are processed through the payment services available at checkout.
These providers handle payment information according to their own security standards and privacy policies.
Shipping and Delivery Providers
For physical products, necessary delivery information may be shared with shipping providers to complete the order.
Google reCAPTCHA
Our website may use Google reCAPTCHA to help protect forms against spam, automated submissions and misuse.
Website Analytics Services
Where enabled, analytics services may collect information about website usage and performance, subject to applicable consent requirements.
These services process information according to their relevant privacy policies and contractual arrangements.
We only share personal information with service providers where necessary for legitimate business purposes, service delivery or legal compliance.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide functionality, improve performance and support a reliable browsing experience.
These may include:
Essential Cookies
Required for core website functionality, security, shopping carts, checkout processes and other necessary services.
Analytics Cookies
Used, where enabled, to understand visitor behaviour, website traffic and performance.
Preference Cookies
Used to remember certain website settings and preferences.
Where required by applicable law, optional cookies and tracking technologies are only activated after obtaining your consent.
You can manage your preferences through the Cookie Preferences option on our website.
You may also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers operate internationally.
As a result, personal information may be processed or stored outside Norway and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Where international transfers of personal information occur, appropriate safeguards must be in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Such safeguards may include adequacy decisions, approved contractual arrangements or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.
8. Data Storage and Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
Newsletter Subscribers
Email addresses and relevant subscription information are retained while a subscription remains active.
When you unsubscribe, your information will no longer be used for newsletter marketing. Limited records may be retained where necessary to document consent, respect unsubscribe requests or comply with legal obligations.
Customer Orders
Order information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfil purchases, handle customer service matters and meet applicable accounting, tax and legal requirements.
Contact Enquiries
Information submitted through contact forms or email is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the enquiry and manage any related business matters.
Website Analytics
Analytics information, where collected, is retained according to the settings and retention periods of the relevant services.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the right to:
Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of personal information, where legally applicable.
Restriction: Request that the processing of your personal information be restricted in certain circumstances.
Objection: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format, where applicable.
Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at roger@rogerholmen.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.
In Norway, this is the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet).
Website: https://www.datatilsynet.no
10. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, accidental loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
We use established service providers for website hosting, payment processing and order fulfilment.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, technology or applicable legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page.
The latest revision date will always be displayed at the top of this policy.
We encourage visitors to review this page occasionally.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, how your personal information is handled or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Roger Holmen Photography
Registered business name: Roger Hølmen Photography
Organisation number: 923 017 771
Email: roger@rogerholmen.com
Website: https://www.rogerholmen.com
Stabekk, Norway