Privacy Policy
Vining Creative Photography ("we," "our," or "I") respects your privacy and is 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 at viningcreativephoto.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us through our website, including your name, email address, phone number, session preferences, and any details about your photography needs that you choose to share.
Booking and Session Information
When you book a photography session, we collect booking and scheduling information, session preferences and requirements, and any photographs or image files shared during sessions.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- IP address (anonymized)
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website usage. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about photography sessions
- Schedule, plan, and deliver photography services
- Deliver edited images via private online galleries
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
Photography and Image Data
Photos from your session are stored securely and delivered via private online galleries. We do not share your images without your written consent, except as outlined in our Terms of Service regarding portfolio and marketing use. Gallery links are active for 90 days from delivery.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or at your direction
- With service providers who assist in website operations and image delivery (e.g., hosting, analytics, gallery platforms), subject to confidentiality obligations
- When required by law, regulation, or legal process
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and gallery hosting services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website. Photography sessions involving minors require parent or guardian consent as outlined in our Terms of Service.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Vining Creative Photography
Jody Vining
Boulder, CO 80302
jody@viningcreative.com
(407) 595-1562