Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how K & J Digital Photography, LLC ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, protects, and handles personal and confidential client data in connection with our photography services. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of all client information, including booking details, image files, and communication records.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Client Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and business details provided during inquiries, onboarding, or ongoing communication.
- Session Details: Event dates, locations, session preferences, timelines, and other details needed to deliver photography services.
- Photography Files: Raw captures, edited images, and delivery records created as part of your session. These are handled according to your service agreement.
- Website Usage Data: Technical and behavioral data (cookies, page interactions, device/browser information) collected when visiting the K & J Digital Photography, LLC website. We use this to improve user experience and our own marketing.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for purposes such as:
- Delivering, maintaining, and improving our photography services.
- Planning sessions, coordinating shoot logistics, and delivering final galleries.
- Communicating with you about scheduling, edits, invoicing, and support.
- Maintaining records related to image delivery and service fulfillment.
- Complying with legal, tax, billing, and contractual obligations.
4. Data Security and Confidentiality
We apply commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS).
- Limited-access internal systems: only authorized team members can access sensitive data.
- Secure storage of booking records and photography assets.
- Ongoing internal reviews and team training regarding data handling best practices.
All client booking details and photography files are treated as confidential. We do not sell, lease, or share client data with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (for example, gallery hosting, printing, or payment tools) strictly as required to perform agreed-upon services, or as required by law.
5. Retention of Information
We retain client data only for as long as it is needed to provide services, meet legal/financial recordkeeping requirements, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. You may request data deletion or account offboarding; upon completion of contractual obligations we will make reasonable efforts to remove or return your data, except where retention is required by law.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as the right to access, correct, restrict processing, request deletion, or request a copy of the data you have provided to us. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
7. Third-Party Services
As part of delivering photography services, we may use third-party platforms (gallery hosting, payment providers, communication tools, etc.). Your data may flow through those platforms to execute services. Those platforms are governed by their own privacy policies, and you may be subject to their terms when we act on your behalf within those systems.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The "last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Continued use of our services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.