Privacy Policy

Personal Information

When you contact us or book our photography services, we may collect the following personal information:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Event or session details (dates, locations, special requirements)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
• Communication preferences and correspondence with us
• Photos and images taken during our photography sessions

Website Usage Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website or search terms used to find us
• Analytics data to improve our website performance

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide photography services and fulfill our contracts with you
• Communicate with you about your sessions, bookings, and inquiries
• Process payments and manage billing
• Improve our services and customer experience
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• Create and deliver photo galleries and final products

As a professional photography business, we may use images from your session for:

• Portfolio and marketing purposes on our website and social media
• Professional development and competition entries
• Promotional materials and advertising
• Before using your images for these purposes, we will:
• Obtain explicit consent when booking our services
• Honor any requests to opt-out of marketing usage
• Remove images upon request when possible

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us deliver our services (labs, payment processors, hosting providers)
• When required by law, court order, or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• With your explicit consent

We retain your personal information for the following periods:

• Contract and payment information: 7 years for tax and legal purposes
• Communication records: 3 years from last contact
• Photos and session files: Minimum 1 year, typically 3-5 years
• Marketing preferences: Until you unsubscribe or request removal
• Website analytics: 26 months maximum

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request that we stop using your photos for marketing purposes
• Object to certain processing activities

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes secure file storage, encrypted data transmission, and limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis.

Our website and services may integrate with third-party services, including:

• Payment processing services
• Email marketing platforms
• Photo gallery and delivery services
• Analytics services (Google Analytics)
• Social media platforms

These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your website experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some website functionality may be limited if you disable cookies.

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our website.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: