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Privacy Policy - Desmond Smith Photography

At Desmond Smith Photography, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you engage with our photography services, visit our website, or interact with us through other means. By using our services or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:

1.1 Personal Information:

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other details necessary to fulfill our photography services. This information is essential for communication, booking appointments, and delivering the best possible photographic experience.

1.2 Photography-Related Information:

As part of our photography services, we may capture images and video footage during photoshoots or events. These visual materials may include identifiable individuals and are considered personal information under this Privacy Policy.

1.3 Website and Analytics Information:

When you visit our website, we collect certain non-personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, and pages visited. We use this information for website analytics, to improve user experience, and to better understand how visitors interact with our site.

2. Use of Collected Information:

2.1 Personal Information:

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

- To provide and fulfill our photography services, including scheduling appointments and delivering photos.

- To communicate with you regarding inquiries, bookings, and any updates related to your photography sessions.

- To improve our services and tailor them to your preferences and feedback.

- To send you marketing materials and promotional offers (if you opt-in).

- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.

2.2 Photography-Related Information:

We may use your images and video footage for the purposes of showcasing our photography portfolio, marketing our services, and promoting our business through various channels, such as our website, social media, or marketing materials. We will not use your images or videos for any other purpose without your explicit consent.

2.3 Website and Analytics Information:

Non-personal information collected through our website is used primarily for analytics, to enhance user experience, and to make improvements to our website's content and functionality.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers:

We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our photography services, such as printing labs or album manufacturers. These providers are obligated to use your data only for the purposes specified by us and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.

3.2 Marketing and Promotion:

With your explicit consent, we may use your images and videos for marketing and promotional purposes on our website, social media, or other marketing materials.

3.3 Legal Requirements:

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or to detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues.

4. Data Retention:

We will retain your personal 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.

5. Data Security:

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage method is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information in our records. You can also withdraw your consent for marketing and promotional use of your images and videos. To exercise these rights or if you have any privacy-related concerns, please contact us.

7. Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on our website, and the changes will be effective from the date of posting.

8. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

This Privacy Policy applies to all aspects of our photography services and interactions with you, including the use of our website and social media channels. Please review this policy periodically for any updates.