Privacy Policy
At Bia Schaefer Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the choices you have regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or engage with our services:
Personal Identification Information: When you contact us, book a session, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and billing details.
Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on the site. This helps us improve user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to gather information about how you use our website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact your experience on the site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide photography services and respond to inquiries or bookings.
To improve the functionality of our website and enhance user experience.
To send you newsletters, promotions, and updates (if you’ve opted-in).
To process payments and fulfill contractual obligations.
To comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, email communications, and other business functions.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights and interests.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, including using encryption technologies and securing access to our systems. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Correction: You can request access to the information we hold about you and request corrections if necessary.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the country where our business is based, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored in servers located in other countries. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Bia Schaefer Photography
bia_schaefer@hotmail.com
407.731.6652
