Privacy Policy
& Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit, comment or make a purchase from http://www.ashleydoraziophotography.com/ (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy describes how Photography by Ashley Lynn, LLC, doing business as Ashley D'Orazio Photography ("we," "our," or "us"), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your Personal Information when you visit our website, contact us, book our services, or otherwise interact with us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your Personal Information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it with trusted third-party service providers, and the choices available to you regarding your information.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
We collect Device Information using the following technologies:
“Cookies” are data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.
“Log files” track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
“Web beacons,” “tags,” and “pixels” are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site.
When you comment through the site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, email and website. We refer to this information as "Comment Information".
When we refer to "Personal Information" in this Privacy Policy, we mean information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you, including Device Information, Comment Information, and any information you provide when you inquire about or book our services.
HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We use the Personal Information we collect to provide and improve our photography services and operate our business. This includes:
* Communicating with you about inquiries, bookings, sessions, weddings, and other services.
* Managing contracts, invoices, payments, questionnaires, and client workflows.
* Delivering galleries, products, and other services you have requested.
* Responding to questions, requests, and customer support needs.
* Sending newsletters or marketing communications if you have chosen to receive them (you may unsubscribe at any time).
* Protecting against fraud or unauthorized activity.
* Improving our website, services, and client experience through website analytics and other business insights.
* Maintaining business records and fulfilling legal, accounting, or tax obligations.
We also collect Device Information to help us understand how visitors use our website, improve site performance, measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, and protect against fraudulent or malicious activity.
SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We work with trusted third-party service providers to help operate our business and provide our services. These providers assist with functions such as website hosting, client management, scheduling, payment processing, cloud storage, email communications, marketing, website analytics, bookkeeping, and other business operations. Depending on the services they provide, these vendors may process Personal Information on our behalf only as necessary to perform those services.
For example, we use Showit to power our website and blog. You can read more about how Showit handles Personal Information here: https://www.showit.co/privacy/.
We use Dubsado as our client relationship management (CRM) system to manage inquiries, bookings, workflows, contracts, invoices, and client communications. You can review Dubsado's Privacy Policy here: https://www.dubsado.com/legal/privacy-policy.
We use Mailchimp to manage our email newsletter and marketing communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time. You can view Mailchimp's Privacy Policy here: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
Our online galleries and store are powered by PASS. You can review PASS's Privacy Policy here: https://www.passgallery.com/privacy-policy.
We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve the user experience. You can learn more about how Google uses Personal Information here: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We use Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar, to securely manage business communications, scheduling, and document storage.
We use Stripe and PayPal to securely process payments. Payment information is handled directly by these providers in accordance with their respective privacy policies.
We use Claude (by Anthropic) as an AI-assisted business tool to support administrative tasks such as client communications, scheduling, website management, content creation, business organization, and data analysis. Depending on the task, Claude may process Personal Information necessary to assist us in providing our services. We remain responsible for all business decisions, communications, and services provided to our clients. You can learn more about Anthropic's privacy practices here: https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy.
Finally, we may also share your Personal Information if required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful request for information, or otherwise protect our rights.
DO NOT TRACK
Please note that we do not alter our Site’s data collection and use practices when we see a Do Not Track signal from your browser.
TESTIMONIALS
All testimonials/reviews present are of real people I have worked with. Their personal results are not guaranteed for you, as every person is different.
AFFILIATES & ENDORSEMENTS
From time to time, our website or blog may contain affiliate links or recommendations for products and services we genuinely use or believe may be helpful. If you purchase through an affiliate link, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we believe provide value to our clients.
REVIEW & UPDATES TO PRIVACY MEASURES
We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to, or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of, Personal Information. We conduct internal reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices, and maintain security measures, including appropriate encryption and physical security measures, to guard against unauthorized access to the systems where we store Personal Information.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments for our services are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers, including Stripe and PayPal. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers. Payment information is collected and processed directly by the payment provider you choose and is subject to that provider's privacy policy and security practices.
While we take reasonable measures to protect your Personal Information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
SECURITY BREACHES
If Personal Information is compromised as a result of a security breach, we will promptly notify you that your Personal Information may have been compromised via email, by posting a notice on the website, or as otherwise required by applicable law.
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISERS & LINKED SITES
We may make third-party applications, including add-ons to our services, available for you to use. The information we collect when you enable a third-party application is processed under this Agreement. Information collected outside of the website by a third-party application provider is governed by the third party's privacy policies. Our website may contain links to and from other sites operated and maintained by third parties. We have no responsibility for linked websites, and we provide these links solely for your convenience and information.
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS
In the event of an assignment, sale, or other transfer of some or all of our assets, you agree we can assign, sell, license, or transfer any information that you have provided to us. However, any purchasing party is prohibited from using the Personal Information in a manner that is materially inconsistent with this Agreement without your prior consent.
YOUR RIGHTS
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.
Additionally, if you are a European resident we note that we are processing your information in order to fulfill contracts we might have with you (for example if you book our services through the Site), or otherwise to pursue our legitimate business interests listed above. Additionally, please note that your information will be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada and the United States.
CHANGES
We may update this privacy policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.
CONTACT US
For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at photographybyald@gmail.com