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Privacy Policy

At Danielle West Photography, your privacy and trust are our top priorities. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, ads, and services.

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1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or submit a form, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, billing information, and any other information you provide when booking or contacting us.

  • Images & Photos: Any photos you submit to us for editing or that are captured during sessions.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, cookies, and website usage data.

We collect this information to provide you with our services, improve your experience, and communicate with you effectively.
 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule sessions

  • Send booking confirmations and updates

  • Provide information about promotions, specials, or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve our website and advertising efforts

  • Process payments and manage business operations
     

3. Photos and Privacy

We understand that photography is personal and sensitive. Here’s how we handle your images:

  • Private by default: Your images will remain strictly private unless you give us permission to use them.

  • Promotional use: If you agree to limited promotional use (e.g., website, social media), we will always respect your boundaries and obtain your consent.

  • Third-party processing: If we share your images with contractors for editing or printing, we ensure they follow strict confidentiality and data protection standards.
     

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and tracking tools to:

  • Improve your website experience

  • Measure ad performance (including Facebook ads)

  • Understand website traffic and visitor behavior

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser, but some features of our website may not work as intended.

5. Third-Party Services

We may share personal information with trusted third-party services, including:

  • Facebook / Meta (for ad lead generation)

  • Email marketing providers (for newsletters and session updates)

  • Payment processors (for transactions)

  • Printing or editing vendors (for photo products)

We only share the minimum necessary information and require all third parties to comply with privacy and confidentiality standards.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates to your information

  • Opt-out of marketing emails or communications

  • Request deletion of your personal information (including images), subject to any legal or contractual obligations

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

7. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure storage, and strict access controls. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about your privacy or this policy, please reach out:

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