At Bango Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Your Website Address] and use our services. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of information from you:
- Personal Identification Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request a quote, book a session, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website addresses, pages you visit, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your Browse experience, personalize content, and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Information Provided During Photography Sessions: During photography sessions, we will capture images and potentially collect information related to the event or session, as agreed upon.
2. How We Use Your Information:
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services, including scheduling and conducting photography sessions, processing payments (if applicable), and delivering your photographs.
- To communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide customer support.
- To personalize your experience on our website and tailor our services to your needs.
- To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other marketing communications (only if you have opted in to receive such communications). You can opt out of these communications at any time.
- To analyze website usage and trends to improve our website and services.
- To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website and services.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. Data Sharing:
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., website hosting, email marketing, payment processing). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or subpoena.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties with your explicit consent.
4. Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include using security plugins, regular monitoring, deletion of form submission details on regular intervals. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights:
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
- Objection: You may have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
- Withdrawal of Consent: If you have provided consent for the processing of your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to your request.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device, to collect information about your Browse activities. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). We may also use other tracking technologies such as web beacons.
You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. If you disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website.
7. Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Bango Photography. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy:
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of [Insert Age, e.g., 16]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Bango Photography
Address: Dumfries, VA
Email: hello@bangophotography.com
Phone: +1 571-251-2109