Terms of Service
Privacy Policy for Michelle Baum Photography
Effective Date: December 2024
At Michelle Baum Photography ("we", "us", or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our photography services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you contact us or book a service, we may collect personal information, such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Address (if applicable)
Payment information (for services rendered)
Social media profile (if linked)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-personal information when you visit our website, including:
Browser type
IP address
Device information
Pages visited on the site
Time and date of visits
Referring URLs
This information helps us analyze trends, track users' movements, and improve our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
To process and manage bookings, orders, and payments
To send you confirmation emails, receipts, and service-related updates
To improve our website and services
To send promotional materials, newsletters, or marketing communications (only if you have opted-in to receive them)
To comply with legal obligations or enforce our legal agreements and policies
3. Cookie and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you and personalize your interactions with our website.
You can adjust your browser settings to control or disable cookies. However, please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share your information with third-party services, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and analytics providers, to facilitate our services. These third parties will only use your information as necessary to perform the services they provide on our behalf.
We may also link to third-party websites or social media platforms. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
5. Copyright and Ownership of Images
By engaging our services, you acknowledge and agree that all images created by Michelle Baum Photography remain the property of Michelle Baum Photography and are protected by copyright law. You are granted a license to use the images for personal purposes, but you may not sell, modify, or distribute the images without prior consent. Any commercial use of the images, including printing, distribution, or use for promotional purposes, requires express written permission.
6. Data Security and Retention
a. Retention of Images
We retain client images for up to one (1) year after the date of the session. Images are stored across three (3) secure backups. It is the customer’s responsibility to create a secondary copy of their images on another storage device or cloud service for safekeeping. We cannot guarantee the availability of images after the one-year period. Data retrieval fees may apply if image restoration is required beyond the one year period.
b. Security Measures
We use end-to-end encryption to safeguard your personal information, including photographs, during transmission and storage. However, while we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Geographic Considerations
a. Regulatory Compliance
We comply with privacy laws relevant to our business, including but not limited to, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.
b. Cross-Border Transfers
If you are located outside of the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may not be as comprehensive as those in your home country.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-out of marketing: You can unsubscribe from our marketing communications at any time by following the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Michelle Baum Photography
michellebaumphoto@icloud.com