Last Updated: September 1, 2025
Introduction WorldKam LLC ("WorldKam," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at www.worldkam.com (the "Site") and the WorldKam mobile applications (the "App"), which together with all related services constitute our "Services." This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information about users of our Services, including clients seeking photography and videography services ("Clients") and photographers and videographers providing such services ("Providers").
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information we collect or process about you. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our Services or submitting personal information to us.BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT ACCESS OR USE OUR SERVICES.1. Information We CollectWe collect various categories of information from and about users of our Services, which may include personal information that can be used to identify you ("Personal Information"). The information we collect depends on how you interact with our Services.
1.1 Information You Provide to UsAccount Information: When you register for an account, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, physical address, and password. For Providers, we also collect professional information, including your photography/videography experience, portfolio samples, equipment information, and availability.Profile Information: We collect information you provide in your user profile, including profile photos, biographical information, and professional credentials.Payment Information: We collect payment and billing information necessary to process transactions, including credit card details, billing addresses, and bank account information. For Providers, we may collect tax identification information for payment processing purposes.Content: We collect, process, and store photographs, videos, and other content that is created, uploaded, or transmitted through our Services, including all associated metadata.Communications: We collect information when you communicate with us or with other users through our Services, including messages, emails, and other communications.Survey Responses: We may collect information you provide when responding to surveys, feedback requests, or customer support inquiries.
1.2 Information We Collect AutomaticallyUsage Information: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Services, including pages or screens you view, search terms, booking information, clicks, and actions.Device Information: We collect information about the devices you use to access our Services, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, IP address, mobile network information, and device settings.Location Information: With your consent, we may collect precise geolocation information from your device. We also derive approximate location information from your IP address.Log Data: Our servers automatically record information created by your use of our Services, including access times, browser type and language, pages viewed, and referring website addresses.Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and other technologies to collect information about your browser and device. For more information about our use of these technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.
1.3 Information from Third PartiesSocial Media Information: If you connect your social media accounts to our Services, we may collect information from those accounts, including your profile information and contacts.Background Check Information: For Providers, we may collect background check information from third-party verification services.Third-Party Services: We may receive information about you from third-party partners, such as marketing and advertising partners, analytics providers, and data enrichment services.Public Sources: We may collect information about you from publicly available sources, including public social media profiles and professional directories.
2. How We Use Your InformationWe may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
2.1 Providing and Improving Our ServicesTo operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of our ServicesTo match Clients with appropriate ProvidersTo process transactions and paymentsTo improve and optimize our Services, including developing new products and featuresTo personalize your experience and deliver content and product offerings relevant to your interestsTo respond to your comments, questions, and requests, and provide customer serviceTo monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our ServicesTo detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities, and protect the rights and property of WorldKam and others2.2 CommunicationsTo communicate with you about your account, bookings, or transactionsTo send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messagesTo send you marketing communications about our products, services, offers, promotions, and eventsTo respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
2.3 Research and DevelopmentWe may use information, including by processing, analyzing, modifying, and combining it with other information, to develop, test, and improve our Services. This includes analyzing user behavior and trends, identifying usage patterns, and evaluating the performance of our Services. We may utilize advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning systems, to process user content and data for these purposes. Such processing may involve automated analysis of visual content, potentially including facial recognition capabilities, to enhance service functionality and user experience.
2.4 Legal and Safety PurposesTo comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processesTo protect the safety, rights, or property of WorldKam, our users, or any third partyTo investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, or violations of our Terms of ServiceTo enforce our agreements, policies, and terms of use3. How We Share Your InformationWe may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 With Other UsersWhen Clients and Providers are matched, we share information necessary to facilitate the booking and provision of servicesWhen you submit content that is visible to other users according to your privacy settingsWhen you communicate with other users through our Services
3.2 With Service ProvidersWe may share your information with third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:Payment processors and financial institutionsCloud storage and hosting providersCustomer support and communication servicesAnalytics and data processing providersMarketing and advertising partnersBackground check and identity verification services
3.3 For Business TransfersIf WorldKam is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred or disclosed as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
3.4 For Legal ReasonsWe may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:Comply with relevant laws, regulations, legal process, or governmental requestsEnforce our Terms of Service and other agreementsDetect, investigate, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issuesProtect the rights, property, or safety of WorldKam, our users, or the public3.5 With Your ConsentWe may share your information with third parties when you consent to such sharing.
4. Data RetentionWe retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include:The length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you and provide the Services to youWhether there is a legal obligation to which we are subjectWhether retention is advisable in light of our legal position (such as in regard to applicable statutes of limitations, litigation, or regulatory investigations)When we no longer need to use your information, we will take steps to remove it from our systems or de-identify it. However, some information may remain in archived/backup copies for our records or as otherwise required by law.
5. Your Choices and Rights5.1 Account InformationYou may update, correct, or delete certain account information by logging into your account settings or by contacting us. Note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
5.2 Marketing CommunicationsYou may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as those about your account or our ongoing business relations.
5.3 California Privacy RightsCalifornia residents have certain rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other California privacy laws. These rights may include:The right to know what personal information we have collected about youThe right to know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed and to whomThe right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from youThe right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note that we do not currently sell personal information as defined by the CCPA)The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rightsTo exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may require specific information from you to help us verify your identity and process your request.
5.4 European Privacy RightsIf you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including:The right to access and receive a copy of your personal informationThe right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal informationThe right to request the deletion of your personal informationThe right to restrict the processing of your personal informationThe right to data portabilityThe right to object to the processing of your personal informationThe right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authorityTo exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We may require specific information from you to help us verify your identity and process your request.
6. International Data TransfersWorldKam is based in the United States, and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that information collected through our Services may be transferred to, processed, stored, and used in the United States and other jurisdictions. Data protection laws in the U.S. may be different from those of your country of residence. Your use of our Services or provision of any information constitutes your consent to the transfer to and processing of your information in the United States and other jurisdictions.For users in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we implement appropriate safeguards for transfers of personal information, which may include standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other suitable safeguards.
7. Children's PrivacyOur Services are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under 16, please contact us.8. SecurityWe implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of the information we collect. However, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of any credentials used to access your account and for controlling access to your devices.9. Third-Party Links and ServicesOur Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated or controlled by WorldKam. This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third-party services, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.10. Changes to this Privacy PolicyWe may modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice (such as adding a statement to our website or sending you a notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy indicates your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the revised policy, please discontinue your use of our Services.11.
Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:WorldKam LLC 1201 North Market Street, Suite 111-L79 Wilmington, DE 19801 United States Email: info@worldkam.com