PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 2023

Thank you for visiting Aaron Aldhizer Photography ("our") website. We understand the importance of protecting your personal information and are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of the information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to ensure its protection.

Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our website, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you choose to share with us. We only collect this information when you provide it to us directly, such as when you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or make an inquiry.

1.2 Payment Information:
If you choose to make a purchase or book our services through our website, we may collect payment information, such as your credit card details or other financial information. However, please note that we do not store or retain payment information. All payment transactions are securely processed through trusted third-party payment processors, and we do not have access to your payment details.

1.3 Website Usage Information:
When you visit our website, we may collect certain non-personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather broad demographic information for internal use. However, this information does not personally identify you.

Use of Information
2.1 Provision of Services:
We use the personal information you provide to us to fulfill your requests, provide our photography services, respond to your inquiries, and communicate with you regarding your bookings, payments, or other business-related matters. We may also use your information to send you relevant updates, newsletters, promotions, and other marketing materials, but only if you have given us your consent to do so.

2.2 Website Improvement:
The non-personal information collected automatically (website usage information) helps us improve the functionality and content of our website, enhance user experience, and optimize our services. This information is used in an aggregated and anonymous form for statistical purposes.

Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We regularly review our security practices and update them as necessary to ensure the ongoing integrity and confidentiality of your information.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once the information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following limited circumstances:

Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as they agree to keep your information confidential.
If required by law or to enforce our website policies, protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.

Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, update, or delete your information. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and will indicate the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Consent
By using our website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Aaron Aldhizer Photography
photo@aaronaldhizerphotography.com

We will make our best efforts to address and resolve any issues or concerns you may have regarding the privacy and security of your information.

Thank you for trusting Aaron Aldhizer Photography with your personal information. We value your privacy and will continue to prioritize the protection and confidentiality of the information you provide to us.

Please note that this Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our website and does not cover information collected through other channels or by third-party websites linked to or from our website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties to understand how they collect, use, and protect your information.