Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

SweetHaven Photography ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sweethavenphotography.com and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Session type and preferences
• Preferred dates and locations
• Messages and communications you send us through our booking form

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Date and time of visits
• Device information

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and booking requests
• Schedule and conduct photography sessions
• Send you confirmations, updates, and service-related communications
• Improve our website and services
• Analyze website usage and trends
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Booking Form Data Processing

3.1 Form Submissions

When you submit a booking request through our website, your information is transmitted securely and may be processed through third-party form services (such as Formspree). This data is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry and scheduling photography services.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you (e.g., form processing services, email providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

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 by law. Booking inquiries are typically retained for up to 2 years for business and legal purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate personal data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Restrict processing of your personal data
• Data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

6.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is being collected
• Know whether your personal information is sold or disclosed
• Say no to the sale of personal information
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Equal service and price, even if you exercise your privacy rights

6.3 Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)

If you are a Virginia resident, you have the right to:

• Confirm whether we are processing your personal data
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
• Delete your personal data
• Obtain a portable copy of your personal data
• Opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, or profiling

6.4 Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)

If you are a Colorado resident, you have similar rights to access, correct, delete, and port your data, as well as opt out of targeted advertising and sales.

6.5 Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)

If you are a Connecticut resident, you have rights similar to those provided under the VCDPA and CPA.

6.6 Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)

If you are a Utah resident, you have the right to:

• Confirm whether we are processing your personal data
• Access your personal data
• Delete your personal data
• Obtain a portable copy of your personal data
• Opt out of targeted advertising or sale of personal data

6.7 Other U.S. States

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws in all U.S. states. If you reside in a state with specific privacy legislation, please contact us to exercise your rights.

7. What We Do NOT Collect

We do not intentionally collect:

• Social Security numbers
• Financial account or credit card information (payments are processed through separate secure channels)
• Medical or health information
• Government-issued identification numbers

If you believe you have accidentally submitted sensitive information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure form processing through trusted third-party services
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

SweetHaven Photography
Email: randee@sweethavenphotography.com
Phone:
Location: West Haven, UT

13. Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all or third-party cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.