Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 25, 2024

1.     Information We Collect.

a.     Personal Information: We collect the following personal information when you voluntarily provide it:

i.       Contact Form: Your name, email address, and any additional information you provide in the message.

ii.     Email Subscription: Your email address when you sign up for updates.

iii.   Appointment Booking: Information you provide on the third-party platform, which is subject to their privacy policy.

iv.   Payment Information: If you make a payment via the Site, we collect your name, billing address, email address, and credit card or other payment information through a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.

 

b.     Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, such as:

i.         IP address, browser type, and device information.

ii.        Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages.

iii.      Cookies and similar tracking technologies.

 

2.     How We Use Your Information.

We use personal data only when there is a valid legal reason to do so, such as fulfilling a contract, complying with legal obligations, or pursuing legitimate business interests, which may include:

i.         To respond to inquiries submitted through the contact form.

ii.        To send email updates to subscribers.

iii.      To analyze and improve the functionality and performance of the Site.

iv.      To monitor for potential security risks and detect fraud.

v.        To process and manage payments securely, including verifying transactions and preventing fraudulent activities.

 

3.     Sharing of Information.

a.      We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

b.     We may share your information with:

i.       Service Providers: Third-party platforms for appointment booking and email distribution services, subject to their privacy policies.

ii.     Social Media Interactions: When you interact with our social media links, the respective social media platforms may collect information about you, such as your profile information, interactions, and activity on their platforms. This collection is subject to the social media platform’s privacy policies.

iii.   Legal Obligations: When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

iv.   Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

 

4.     Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

a.      We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

i.       Remember your preferences and settings.

ii.     Provide a more personalized user experience.

iii.   Analyze website traffic and usage trends.

 

b.     Types of cookies we use include:

 

i.       Essential Cookies: Necessary for the functionality of the Site.

ii.     Performance and Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve Site performance.

iii.   Advertising Cookies: May be used by third parties to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests.

 

c.      You can control cookies through your browser settings by blocking or deleting them. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

 

5.               Data Retention.
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

6.               Security of Your Information.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7.               Your Data Protection Rights.
You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

a.     Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal data.

b.     Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes).

c.      Restriction: Request the restriction of processing your personal data.

d.     Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data in specific situations, such as direct marketing.

e.      Data Portability: Request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

f.      Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, withdraw that consent at any time.

 

Limitations on Rights: Please note that these rights are not absolute. We may not comply with certain requests if doing so:

a.     Conflicts with legal obligations.

b.     Compromises the privacy or rights of others.

c.      Is technically unfeasible or excessively burdensome.

d.     To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in Section 11.

 

8.               Third-Party Links.
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including a platform for booking appointments and our social media profiles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

 

9.               Children’s Privacy.
Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us, and we will promptly delete the information.

 

10.            Applicable Law.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Suffolk County, New York.

 

11.            Changes to This Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site, and the updated date will be indicated. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

 

12.            Contact Us.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Echavez Photos
Email: photography@echavezphotos.com
Phone: 516-710-6528