Privacy Policy Effective Date: April 17, 2026 At Chrisom B. Photography, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you visit our website, inquire about services, or work with us. 1. Information We Collect Personal Information We may collect the following information when you interact with us: Name Email address Phone number Mailing address Event/session details Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers) Usage & Technical Information When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: IP address Browser type and device information Pages visited and time spent on site Referral sources Cookies and tracking data 2. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: Respond to inquiries and communicate with you Book and manage sessions or events Send proposals, invoices, contracts, and reminders Deliver galleries, images, and video content Improve our website, services, and client experience Send occasional updates, promotions, or session announcements (you can opt out anytime) Meet legal, contractual, or safety obligations 3. Sharing Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party services that help run our business, including: Client management systems (e.g., HoneyBook) Gallery delivery platforms Payment processors Cloud storage and backup systems Email marketing platforms These providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data. 4. Image Use & Portfolio Rights With your consent (outlined in your contract), images or videos from your session may be used for: Portfolio display Website and blog content Social media Marketing and promotional materials If you prefer your images remain private, you may request this in writing at any time. 5. Data Retention We retain your information only as long as necessary to: Provide services and deliver your content Maintain business and financial records Comply with legal obligations Client galleries and files may be archived or removed after a period of time. We recommend downloading and backing up your images upon delivery. 6. Your Rights You have the right to: Request access to your personal data Request corrections or updates Request deletion of your data (where legally permitted) Opt out of marketing communications at any time Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as: GDPR (EU residents) CCPA/CPRA (California residents) 7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to: Improve your browsing experience Analyze website traffic and performance Support marketing efforts You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. 8. Data Security We take data protection seriously and use industry-standard measures to safeguard your information. While no system is completely secure, we continuously work to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. 9. Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. 10. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. 11. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact: Chrisom B. Photography 📧 chrisombebeephotography@gmail.com