Effective Date: January 26th 2025

At Sara Turk Photography, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or book a photography session with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide our services:

• Personal Information: When you inquire or book a session, we may collect personal details like your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you provide (e.g., preferred photography location, special requests).

• Photography-Related Information: For booking purposes, we may request additional details like the number of people in the session, ages of children (for family or newborn photoshoots), and special themes or requests.

• Photos and Media: We collect photos and videos of you, your family, and your newborn during your photoshoot. These may be used for your final product (prints, albums, etc.) or promotional purposes if you’ve agreed to this in advance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide photography services: We use your contact and booking information to confirm appointments, send reminders, and communicate with you about your sessions.

• For marketing purposes: With your consent, we may send you promotional emails, offers, or updates about new services, photography tips, or special deals.

• To improve our services: We may use feedback and client data to improve our photography services, website, and overall customer experience.

• To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with any legal or contractual obligations.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your personal information with third-party providers, such as email marketing services, printing labs, or album manufacturers, for the purpose of fulfilling our services to you.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may share your personal data to comply with legal processes or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sara Turk Photography, our clients, or others.

4. Photos and Client Consent

As a photography business, we understand the sensitive nature of client images, especially when working with children or newborns. By booking a session with us, you agree to allow us to take and store photos of you, your family, or your newborn during the shoot.

• Use of Images: We may use your images for promotional purposes (social media, website, advertising) unless you request otherwise. If you’d prefer that your images not be used for promotion, please let us know in writing before the session.

• Image Storage: We store photos securely, either on encrypted cloud storage or in physical media, and retain them for a period that aligns with your product delivery. If you wish to have your images deleted earlier, you can request that we remove them from our storage.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. These cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and past activity

• Analyze website traffic and improve our content

You can manage your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.

• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, though we may retain data necessary for legal purposes or the provision of services.

• Opt-out of Marketing: You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. For example, your contact information may be stored for future bookings or marketing communications unless you request otherwise. We will keep your photos and media for as long as needed to complete your order (prints, albums, etc.) and provide customer service.

8. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information and ensure that our website and storage methods are secure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for additional services, such as booking platforms, print orders, or social media. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before sharing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. Please review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Sara Turk Photography
Email: hello@saraturkphotography.com
Website: www.saraturkphotography.com