Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/21/2025
Introduction
Grace Farnham Photography ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our photography services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Event Details: Wedding date, venue, guest count, and other event-specific information
Payment Information: Credit card details processed through secure third-party payment processors
Correspondence: Emails, text messages, and other communications between us
Images: Photos we take of you and photos you share with us for planning purposes
Social Media: Information from social media platforms when you interact with us
Information Automatically Collected
Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, and operating system
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring websites
Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and manage our photography services
Process payments and send invoices
Communicate about your session or event
Send proofs, galleries, and final deliverables
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Send occasional marketing emails (with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us (e.g., online galleries, payment processors, email services)
Professional Partners: Other wedding vendors with your consent (e.g., planners, venues)
Marketing: On our website and social media with your permission
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Image Use and Rights
We retain copyright to all images we create
You receive personal use rights as specified in your contract
We may use images for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes unless you opt out
You may request that certain images not be shared publicly
We will never sell your personal information to third parties
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
SSL encryption on our website
Secure password-protected galleries
Limited access to personal information
Regular security updates and monitoring
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Client Information: Retained for 7 years for legal and tax purposes
Images: Backed up for 1 year after delivery (longer archival available upon request)
Marketing Lists: Until you unsubscribe
Website Analytics: 26 months
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt out of marketing communications
Restrict certain uses of your information
Request images not be used for marketing purposes
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 without parental consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" and will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Grace Farnham Photography
gracefarnhamphotography@gmail.com