Effective Date: September 28, 2024
 

Alba Photography ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect any personal information you provide when you use our website and services. By accessing our website or using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website or services:

a. Personal Identification Information

When you book a session, fill out a contact form, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal details such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (if applicable)

b. Non-Personal Identification Information

We may also collect non-personal information about how you use our website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our website
• Time and date of your visit
• Cookies (more information below)

2. How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To process bookings, send confirmations, and communicate with you about your session.
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries or provide customer service.
• Marketing: To send you promotional materials or newsletters, but only if you have opted in to receive them.
• Improving User Experience: To personalize and improve our website, making it more user-friendly.
• Security: To ensure the website’s security and to prevent fraud or unauthorized access.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
 

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take data protection seriously and use various security measures to safeguard your personal information. These include:

• Secure servers
• Encryption of sensitive data (e.g., payment information)
• Restricted access to personal data within our business
• Regular software updates and vulnerability testing

However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to use the most secure means available, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
 

4. Third-Party Services

Alba Photography may use third-party services to help manage our business (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms). These third parties have access to personal data only as necessary to perform their functions but are contractually bound to protect your data and not to use it for other purposes.

Some third-party services we may use include:

• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, etc.
• Newsletter Platforms: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.

Please review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use in connection with our website.
 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that allow us to recognize you and personalize your visit. Cookies help us:

• Analyze traffic and user behavior on our site
• Improve site performance and content
• Remember your preferences for future visits
• Types of Cookies We Use:
• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track and analyze website traffic.

You can disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but doing so may limit the functionality of our website.
 

6. Your Rights

As a user of our website, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or outdated information.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have opted in to receive communications from us, you can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at  photography@jennalba.com.
 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal, tax, or accounting obligations. Once we no longer need your information for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices 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 for any updates.
 

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Alba Photography
photography@jennalba.com
385-452-1460
Alpine, UT 84003