Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2020-01-01
Last Updated: 2025-11-09

1. Introduction

Welcome to Derek Bogdan Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our photography services.

By using our services or submitting personal information, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that helps us provide photography services and communicate with you effectively. This may include:

Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Event Details: Wedding dates, venues, timelines, and contact information for coordinators or family members.
Images and Media: Photographs and videos taken during photo sessions or events.
Payment Information: Billing details and transaction records (processed securely through third-party payment providers).
Website Data: When you visit our website, we may collect basic analytics data such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on site (through cookies or similar technologies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Communicate with you about inquiries, bookings, and contracts.
Deliver photography services and related products.
Process payments and send invoices.
Share previews, galleries, or albums with you.
Improve our website, marketing, and client experience.
With your consent, showcase select images in our portfolio, website, or social media.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with:

Service providers (e.g., photo gallery hosts, payment processors, album printers) who assist us in delivering services.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

All third-party providers we work with follow strict data protection practices.

5. Image Usage & Consent

We respect your privacy and creative rights.

We will only share your photos publicly (for marketing, website, or social media) with your consent, typically obtained in your photography agreement or model release form.
You may withdraw consent for image use at any time by contacting us directly.

6. Data Retention & Security

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide services and meet legal obligations.
Your data is stored securely with password protection and encryption where possible.

Digital galleries are hosted using reputable, secure platforms. Once your gallery expires, your data and images may be archived or deleted in accordance with our data policy.

7. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve user experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to share this information.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your personal information.
Correct or update your personal data.
Withdraw consent for marketing or image sharing.
Request deletion of your personal data, where legally permitted.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Derek Bogdan Photography