Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2026

LAQTA is a platform that connects customers with photographers and photography-related service providers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the LAQTA mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Account information:

• Name
• Username
• Phone number
• Profile photo
• Account role, such as customer or photographer
• Login and authentication information

Profile and service information:

• Photographer profile details
• Portfolio images
• Service details
• Booking information
• Reviews and ratings

Communication information:

• Messages exchanged through the app
• Notifications and notification preferences

Media and files:

• Images uploaded to profiles, portfolios, bookings, stories, or other app features
• Files or media related to service delivery

Device and technical information:

• Device type
• Operating system version
• App version
• Device identifiers used for notifications
• Crash logs and performance information
• IP address and security-related logs

Location-related information:

• City or region selected by the user
• Location information only when needed for app features and allowed by the user

Payment-related information:
If payments are enabled, payment processing may be handled by a third-party payment provider. LAQTA does not store full credit card numbers.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage user accounts
• Allow customers to find and book photographers
• Allow photographers to manage services and portfolios
• Enable chat and communication between users
• Send notifications related to bookings, messages, account activity, and app updates
• Improve app performance and reliability
• Prevent fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and security risks
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only when necessary:

• Between customers and photographers to complete bookings and services
• With service providers that help us operate the app, such as hosting, storage, notifications, analytics, crash reporting, and payment processing
• When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of LAQTA, our users, or others

4. Data Storage and Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We work to protect your information, but we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. User Content

Users may upload content such as photos, profile images, portfolio images, stories, messages, reviews, and service-related files.

You are responsible for the content you upload. You should not upload content that violates the rights, privacy, or safety of others.

6. Notifications

LAQTA may send push notifications for messages, bookings, account updates, reminders, and important service notices.

You can control notification permissions through your device settings.

7. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as needed to provide the service, maintain your account, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Some information may be retained in backups, logs, or security records for a limited period.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account or certain data
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw permissions granted through your device settings

To make a request, contact us using the contact details below.

9. Children's Privacy

LAQTA is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. Third-Party Services

LAQTA may use third-party services for hosting, storage, notifications, analytics, crash reporting, security, and payment processing.

These services may process information according to their own privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above.

Your continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can contact us at:

Email: support@laqta.cloud

App name: LAQTA
Country/Region: Iraq