PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for Amara Images Photography

Effective Date: February 28th, 2025

At Amara Images Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

By using our website or submitting any personal data, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you inquire about our services, book a session, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, wedding date, and location.
Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, such as remembering preferences or understanding site traffic patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

To Provide Our Services: We use your information to respond to your inquiries, book photography sessions, and fulfill your requests.

Communication: We may contact you with updates regarding your bookings, provide important information, or share promotional offers and photography tips (if you've opted-in for marketing communications).
Improve Our Website and Services: We analyze usage data to improve our website’s design and functionality.
Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, or respond to lawful requests.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data. These include secure servers, encryption, and access control practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors or service providers who help us operate our business (e.g., payment processors, website hosts). These providers are obligated to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we specify.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of [Your Business Name] Photography, our clients, or others.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information upon request
Correct any inaccuracies in your data
Delete your information, subject to certain legal requirements
Opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on how we protect your privacy.