Privacy Policy

At PhotoVerse Studio, located in Seattle, Washington, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. This policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.

1. Information Collection

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website and services, including:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. We collect this information when you fill out a contact form, book a photography session, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Payment Information: When you book a paid service, such as a wedding photography package, we collect payment information, including credit card details or other payment method information. This information is processed securely by our payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
• Photographic Content: As a photography studio, we collect and store photographs and videos of our clients. This may include portraits, wedding photos, event photos, and commercial photography.
• Website Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information about your visit to our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. Please review our Cookies Policy for more details.

2. Information Usage

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To provide you with the photography services you have requested, including capturing, editing, and delivering your photos.
• Communication: To communicate with you about your bookings, answer your inquiries, and provide customer support.
• Marketing: With your consent, to send you newsletters, promotional offers, and information about our services. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails or by contacting us directly.
• Website Improvement: To analyze website usage data to improve our website's functionality and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. This excludes trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use SSL encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
• Secure Storage: We store your personal information on secure servers and limit access to authorized personnel only.
• Payment Processing: We use a reputable third-party payment processor to handle payment information securely.

While we strive to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. 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 we hold about you.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for marketing purposes.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address provided below.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the "effective date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

PhotoVerse Studio
Attn: Data Protection Officer
1200 5th Ave, Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1212

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. 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.

9. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We will take appropriate measures to protect your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

10. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely delete or anonymize your personal information when it is no longer needed.

11. Compliance with GDPR

PhotoVerse Studio is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the GDPR, as described above. We will process your personal information in accordance with the GDPR and provide you with the rights and protections it affords.

12. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.