PRIVACY POLICY

Effective May 21, 2024

At Sarah Mismash Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our services or visit our website. By using our services or accessing our website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our services or interact with us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Payment Information: If you make a payment for our services, we may collect payment-related information, such as your credit card details or other financial information. However, please note that we do not store your payment information. It is securely processed and handled by third-party payment processors.

1.3 Website Usage Information: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected to improve our website, analyze trends, and enhance your user experience.

1.4 We partner with Microsoft Clarity to capture how you use and interact with our website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of services and online activity. Additionally, we use this information for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising. For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

Use of Information:

2.1 Provision of Services: We may use your personal information to provide you with the services you have requested, including scheduling appointments, delivering photographs, and communicating with you regarding your photography sessions.

2.2 Communication: We may use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, provide updates, newsletters, or other relevant information about our services.

2.3 Marketing: With your consent, we may use your personal information to send you promotional materials, special offers, or information about new services that we believe may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

2.4 Legal Compliance: We may use and disclose your personal information as required by law, court order, or government regulations, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.

Data Sharing and Disclosure:

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, delivering services, or conducting business activities on our behalf. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., government agencies, law enforcement).

Data Retention:

We retain your personal information only 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 personal information when it is no longer needed or upon your request.

Data Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Sarah Mismash Photography. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Children's Privacy:

Our services and website are not directed towards individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly delete it from our records.

Your Rights:

You have the right to access, correct, update, or request the deletion of your personal information. You may also have the right to object to or restrict certain processing activities. To exercise these rights or if you have any questions or concerns about the processing of your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website or by sending you a notification directly.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at sarahmismashphotography@gmail.com.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Effective May 21, 2024

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the website of Sarah Mismash Photography. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms and Conditions, you must not use our website.

Intellectual Property:

1.1 Ownership: All content provided on the Kelsey Dawn Photography website, including but not limited to text, graphics, photographs, logos, trademarks, and any other materials, is the intellectual property of Sarah Mismash Photography or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

1.2 Limited License: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, transmit, distribute, sell, license, or create derivative works based on our content without our prior written consent.

Website Use and Conduct:

2.1 Eligibility: By using our website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental or guardian consent to use our website.

2.2 Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following activities while using our website:

a) Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.

b) Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our website, servers, or networks.

c) Using our website in any manner that could interfere with its normal operation or disrupt its functionality.

d) Uploading, transmitting, or distributing any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing upon intellectual property rights.

e) Engaging in any activity that could compromise the security or integrity of our website or its users' information.

f) Engaging in any form of data mining, scraping, or other similar automated data collection methods on our website without our prior written consent.

Third-Party Links:

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Sarah Mismash Photography. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or any other aspects of such third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.

Limitation of Liability:

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sarah Mismash Photography and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses arising out of or in connection with your use of our website.

Indemnification:

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sarah Mismash Photography and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.

Changes to the Terms and Conditions:

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of our website after the changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions.

Severability:

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Alabama. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Alabama.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at sarahmismashphotography@gmail.com.