**1. Introduction**
Samahan Studio (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [insert website URL], make an inquiry, or use our photography services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
**2. Information We Collect**
We may collect the following types of information:
**a. Personal Information**
When you contact us, book a session, or subscribe to updates, we may collect:
* Your name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Event details (date, venue, type of session)
* Billing and payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
**b. Automatically Collected Information**
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
* IP address and browser type
* Pages visited and time spent on our site
* Cookies or similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)
**3. How We Use Your Information**
We use your information to:
* Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about your booking
* Deliver and manage photography services and galleries
* Process payments securely
* Improve our website, marketing, and client experience
* Send updates, promotions, or newsletters (you may opt out anytime)
We do **not** sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
**4. Sharing Your Information**
We may share your information with trusted third parties that help us operate our business, such as:
* Online gallery and image delivery platforms (e.g., Pic-Time)
* Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
* Email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp)
These third parties are only provided the minimum information necessary to perform their functions and are required to keep your information secure.
**5. Data Retention**
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:
* Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
* Comply with legal obligations (such as tax or accounting requirements)
Client galleries and contact details may be retained for record-keeping and portfolio purposes unless you request deletion.
**6. Your Rights**
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
* Access and receive a copy of your personal data
* Request correction or deletion of your information
* Withdraw consent for marketing communications
* Object to or restrict certain data uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email].
**7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
**8. Data Security**
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
**9. Links to Other Websites**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
**10. Changes to This Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
**11. Contact Us**
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
**Samahan Studio**
Email: [celenepresto@samahanstudio.com]
Website: [samahanstudio.com]
Location: [Seattle/WA]
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