Privacy Policy Date: 6/14/2023
At Gogatz Photography, we understand the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you engage our services as a wedding photographer. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices and how we handle your personal information.
1. Information We Collect:We may collect various types of personal information from you during our interactions and when providing our photography services. This information may include:- Full names of the couple, family members, and guests.
- Contact information, such as email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.
- Wedding details, including the date, time, and location of the event.
- Personal preferences and special requests.
- Photographs and videos taken during the event, which may include identifiable individuals.
- Billing and payment information.
- Testimonials or reviews provided by you.
- Any other information you choose to provide us.
2. Use of Information:We use the personal information we collect to provide you with our photography services and to enhance your overall experience. The specific purposes for which we may use your information include:- Communicating with you regarding your event, including scheduling, logistics, and other details.
- Capturing and delivering high-quality photographs and videos of your wedding.
- Processing payments and billing for our services.
- Addressing any inquiries, concerns, or requests you may have.
- Requesting your feedback or testimonials to improve our services.
- Complying with legal obligations or resolving any disputes that may arise.
3. Disclosure of Information:We value your privacy and do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, there are certain instances where we may need to disclose your information to fulfill our obligations or provide our services effectively. We may share your information with:- Third-party vendors, contractors, or service providers who assist us in operating our business and delivering our services. These entities are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purpose of assisting us.
- When required by law, court order, or government agency, we may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- With your explicit consent, we may share your information for promotional or marketing purposes, such as featuring your wedding photos on our website, social media platforms, or marketing materials.
4. Data Security:We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to safeguard your data. However, please note that no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Retention of Information:We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We will securely dispose of your information when it is no longer needed, ensuring that all personal data is deleted, anonymized, or destroyed.
6. Your Rights:You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:- The right to access, update, or correct your personal information in our records.
- The right to withdraw your consent for us to use your personal information.
- The right to request the erasure of your personal information.
- The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
- The right to request the restriction of processing your personal information.
- The right to data portability, allowing you to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
