Privacy Policy for Kara Reese Photography

Effective Date: July 22, 2023

At Kara Reese Photography, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage our photography services. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: When you book a photography session or communicate with us through our website or other channels, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

1.2 Payment Information: When you make a payment for our services, we collect payment information necessary to process the transaction securely. We do not store sensitive payment details such as credit card numbers; all payment processing is conducted through secure third-party payment gateways.

1.3 Website Usage Information: We may gather non-personal information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information helps us analyze website traffic and improve our services.

1.4 Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device, allowing us to recognize you on subsequent visits and tailor our content to your preferences. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information
2.1 Providing Services: We use the personal information you provide to schedule and deliver photography sessions and related services, as well as communicate with you about your sessions and any updates or changes.

2.2 Improving Our Services: The non-personal information we collect helps us understand how visitors use our website, enabling us to enhance its functionality and user experience.

2.3 Marketing: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional materials, special offers, or updates about our services. You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

2.4 Legal Obligations: In certain cases, we may be required to process and retain your personal information to comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable laws and regulations. When your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your data, please contact us at:

Kara Reese Photography
213 South Street, Waukesha WI 53186
kara@karareese.com
262-208-5272

By choosing Kara Reese Photography, you entrust us with your precious moments, and we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and protected at all times. Thank you for choosing us as your photography service provider.

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