Privacy Policy

At Angie Klaus Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via angieklausphotography.com (the “Site”), we are committed to safeguarding your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal data in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is a priority. We are dedicated to ensuring that any personal data collected from you is handled with the utmost care, transparency, and security. This Privacy Policy has been designed to help you understand your rights and how your personal information is processed when you use angieklausphotography.com or interact with us via other channels.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected through our website angieklausphotography.com, as well as through any related services, communication, or transactions. For purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, the data controller responsible for your personal data is Angie Klaus Photography. You may contact us regarding data questions or requests at [email protected].

3. Categories of Personal Data We Process

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data, either directly from you or automatically via use of the Site:

a. Usage Data
Includes information about how you use our website: your IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, referral source, time and date of visit, session duration, and clickstream data.

b. Account Data
Includes name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and login credentials (if applicable).

c. Profile Data
Includes your preferences, purchase history, behavioral data, and any photographs or content you choose to provide or engage with on the Site.

d. Communication Data
Includes contents of communications exchanged with us (e.g., via support or contact forms), including the date, time, and method of communication.

e. Technical Data
Includes technical identifiers such as device type, operating system, language settings, screen resolution, and browser configuration.

f. Transaction Data
Includes details related to your purchases, billing and shipping addresses, payment method (payment data is processed by secure third-party processors), and order history.

g. Preference Data
Includes marketing preferences, subscription consents, and product or service interests.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data only where there is a legitimate legal basis to do so under the GDPR and CCPA, including:

– Consent: Where you have provided permission for specific data processing (e.g., subscribing to marketing emails).
– Contractual Necessity: To perform obligations under a contract with you (e.g., processing orders, delivering photo sessions).
– Legitimate Interest: For purposes such as improving our services, ensuring website security, and communicating updates, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where data is required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights concerning your personal data:

– Right of Access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification – to correct any incomplete or inaccurate data we hold.
– Right to Erasure – to request that we delete your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction – to request that we limit processing of your data.
– Right to Data Portability – to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
– Right to Object – to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent – where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including:

– Encryption of sensitive data during transmission.
– Role-based access control to restrict access to authorized personnel only.
– Regular data backups and disaster recovery mechanisms.
– Staff training on data protection obligations and breach response procedures.

While we work diligently to protect your information, no system is completely secure. We advise you to take steps to safeguard your login credentials and report any suspicious activity.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be processed, stored, or transferred outside your country of residence, particularly if you are residing in the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we use standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or other lawful mechanisms to ensure adequate data protection measures are in place.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, contractual, and accounting requirements. Retention periods vary as follows:

– Usage Data: Retained for up to 12 months.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained while the account is active and for 3 years following last activity.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and business record-keeping.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or profile is deleted.
We may anonymize data for analytical or statistical purposes, in which case it is no longer considered personal data.

9. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We use the following categories:

– Essential Cookies: Enable basic website functionality; required for security and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Allow enhanced functionality and user settings (language, preferences).
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregated anonymous data on website usage to improve performance.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor system performance and detect technical issues.

10. Cookie Management and Legal Compliance

You may manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or through your browser settings. Where required by the GDPR, we obtain explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies. Under the CCPA, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data using cookies. Our Site honors global privacy control (GPC) signals and provides a Do Not Sell My Personal Information link as applicable.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to, and we do not knowingly collect data from, individuals under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can delete the data.

12. Policy Updates and Notification

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our practices. We will notify users of material revisions via the website or by email where appropriate. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy whenever you visit angieklausphotography.com.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Angie Klaus Photography
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://angieklausphotography.com

We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection regulations and to protecting your privacy. We encourage you to contact us with any concerns or feedback regarding your personal data.