Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 19, 2025
Last Updated: April 13, 2026
Ron West Photography (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or purchase our photography services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide. These may include name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment and billing information (processed securely through third-party providers), and details related to photography services (e.g., event type, location, scheduling).
B. Automatically Collected Information such as IP address, browser type, and device information, website usage data (pages viewed, time on site, referral source), and cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site functionality.
C. Photos and Media. If you are a client, photographs or video content captured during contracted sessions (subject to your consent for promotional use).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and deliver photography services, communicate with you about bookings, inquiries, and updates, process payments and issue invoices, improve website functionality and user experience, share promotional offers or newsletters (only if you opt in), and comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in the following cases:
Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting services, email platforms, and delivery vendors.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or court order
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or business restructuring
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Enable core website features, understand site usage and improve performance, and deliver relevant marketing (if you consent). You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not function properly without them.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Client photographs are stored securely and may be retained for archival and portfolio purposes unless otherwise agreed.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., U.S., EU, U.K., Canada), you may have the right to:
Access, update, or correct your personal data, request deletion of your information, opt out of marketing communications, restrict or object to data processing, or request a copy of your data (data portability). To exercise your rights, contact us at legal@ronwestphoto.com.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. Any individual(s) in need of our services that is/are under the age of 18 MUST have written parental or legal guardian permission with direct contact with the studio to continue.
9. International Visitors
If you access our site from outside the United States, please note your information may be processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country of residence.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the latest version. Continued use of our website or services after changes means you accept the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Ron West Photography
Email: support@ronwestphoto.com