PhotoLily Photography Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 15th, 2019

PhotoLily Photography ("PhotoLily Photography," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, contact us, book photography services, or otherwise interact with our business.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Billing information

  • Payment information (Securely processed and never stored)

  • Event details

  • Photography session preferences

  • Communications with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Website usage data

  • Pages visited

  • Referral URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Photography Content

As part of our services, we may collect and store:

  • Photographs

  • Digital images

  • Edited images

  • Client galleries

  • Album selections

  • Print orders

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide photography services

  • Schedule appointments

  • Deliver galleries and products

  • Process payments

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Communicate regarding bookings

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send updates regarding your session

  • Maintain client records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send occasional marketing emails. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in those emails.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Applicable)

Where required by applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Your consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Protection of legal rights

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Measure website performance

  • Improve customer experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, portions of the website may not function properly.

5. Payment Processing

We do not store full credit card information.

Payments are processed through our secured website.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

7. Photography Portfolio and Marketing

Unless otherwise agreed in writing or prohibited by law, PhotoLily Photography may display photographs created during sessions for:

  • Portfolio purposes

  • Website galleries

  • Social media

  • Marketing materials

  • Studio samples

  • Photography competitions

  • Educational presentations

Clients may request that their images remain private by notifying us in writing before or after their session. We will honor reasonable privacy requests whenever possible, subject to any contractual agreements.

8. Image Storage and Retention

We make reasonable efforts to retain client images for archival purposes.

However:

  • We do not guarantee permanent storage.

  • Clients are responsible for downloading and backing up delivered images.

  • Archived images may be deleted after a reasonable retention period without notice.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

These measures may include:

  • Secure hosting

  • Password-protected systems

  • Encryption where appropriate

  • Secure cloud storage

  • Limited access to client information

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you reside, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Request data portability

  • Restrict certain processing

  • Object to certain processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Lodge a complaint with a privacy authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Fulfill contractual obligations

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized where practical.

13. Third Parties/Affiliates:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

14. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The revised version becomes effective upon posting to our website. We encourage visitors to review this policy regularly.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

PhotoLily Photography

Email: photolily2020@gmail.com

Website: www.photolilyphotography.com

Business Address: 215 Grant Ave. Lehigh Acres FL, 33936

California Privacy Notice (If Applicable)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, delete, correct, and limit certain uses of your personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by California law.

Accessibility

If you require this Privacy Policy in an alternative format or need assistance understanding your privacy rights, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.