Privacy Policy for Americana Weddings
Effective Date: June 1, 2023
At Americana Weddings, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our client's personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information we obtain from individuals who engage in our wedding photography and videography services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information from you when you engage our services, such as your name, contact details (including address, email address, and phone number), wedding date, and any other information you provide to us voluntarily.
1.2 Payment Information: To process payments for our services, we may collect financial information, such as credit card details or other payment method information. Please note that we do not store or retain any payment card information once the transaction is complete.
1.3 Photographs and Videos: As a wedding photo and video company, we capture and store photographs and videos of our clients during the course of our services. These images and videos may include identifiable information about individuals, including but not limited to faces, appearances, and other personal attributes.
2. Use of Information
2.1 Provision of Services: We use the personal information you provide to fulfill our contractual obligations and provide our wedding photography and videography services. This includes scheduling, communicating with you, capturing and delivering photos and videos, and any other necessary activities related to your wedding event.
2.2 Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about our services, including responding to inquiries, providing updates, and addressing any concerns or issues you may have.
2.3 Marketing: With your consent, we may use your contact information to send you promotional materials, special offers, or newsletters related to our services. You have the right to opt out of receiving such communications at any time.
2.4 Internal Operations: We may use the information we collect for internal purposes, such as analyzing trends, improving our services, and ensuring the security and integrity of our systems.
3. Disclosure of Information
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who assist us in carrying out our services. These providers include but are not limited to, hosting and storage providers, payment processors, and software or technology providers. We ensure that these third parties handle your information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
3.2 Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation. We may also disclose your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, as well as the rights, property, or safety of our clients or others.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. We implement appropriate physical, technical, and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of your information.
5. Retention of information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. We securely dispose of or anonymize personal information that is no longer needed or upon your request.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information in our possession. If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us using the information provided in Section 8.
6.2 Marketing Communications: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.