At E3 Photography Studio, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or book services with us. By using our website or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide you with a better experience. This includes:
Personal Information:
When you contact us, book a session, or fill out forms on our website, you may provide us with personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to share with us.
Payment Information:
If you book a session or purchase services through our website, we may collect payment details such as credit card numbers or billing information. This information is processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors and is not stored on our systems.
Usage Data:
We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring URLs, pages visited, and the time spent on our site. This information helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used in the following ways:
- To respond to inquiries, book photography sessions, and communicate with you regarding your bookings.
- To process payments for services and manage transactions.
- To send you updates, promotional offers, and other information related to our services, provided you have opted in to receive such communications.
- To improve our website and the overall customer experience, based on how you interact with our site.
- To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. This includes using encryption and secure sockets layer (SSL) technology for online transactions. However, please note that no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following situations:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with payment processing, email marketing, and other business functions. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and are not allowed to use it for any other purpose.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal request, or government inquiry.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, your personal information may be part of the transferred assets. We will notify you of any such change through updates to this privacy policy.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve the site’s performance. You can control cookie settings through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our site.
6. Your Rights and Choices
As a customer, you have the right to:
- Access and Update Your Information: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and update it as needed. To request access, please contact us using the details provided below.
- Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing emails or updates from us, you can unsubscribe by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any marketing email or by contacting us directly.
- Delete Your Information: If you wish to delete your personal information from our records, please contact us, and we will take reasonable steps to remove it, unless we are required to retain it for legal or business purposes.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by E3 Photography Studio. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
E3 Photography Studio does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.