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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 24, 2026

Privacy Policy for Alicea Caldas Photography

At Alicea Caldas Photography ("Alicea Caldas," "we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, inquire about our services, book a photography session, purchase products, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

Information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Event information

  • Company name (if applicable)

  • Billing information

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

  • Any information you choose to include in contact forms or emails

Photography Session Information

Depending on the type of session, we may collect:

  • Event dates

  • Venue locations

  • Family member names

  • Wedding party information

  • Special requests

  • Image preferences

  • Shot lists

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

  • Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Schedule consultations

  • Provide photography services

  • Process contracts and invoices

  • Deliver galleries and digital products

  • Process payments

  • Improve customer service

  • Improve our website

  • Send booking confirmations

  • Send session reminders

  • Communicate regarding your project

  • Send newsletters or promotions (only if you opt in)

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Photography and Image Usage

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Alicea Caldas Photography may use selected photographs created during sessions for:

  • Portfolio displays

  • Website galleries

  • Social media

  • Marketing materials

  • Printed promotional materials

  • Photography competitions

  • Educational presentations

If you prefer that your images remain private, you may notify us before or after your session. We respect reasonable privacy requests and can discuss confidentiality options when booking.

Commercial clients or clients requiring strict confidentiality may request a separate confidentiality or image-use agreement.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Measure marketing effectiveness

  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain website features may not function properly.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar platforms to understand how visitors use our website.

These services may collect anonymous information including:

  • Device type

  • Browser

  • Geographic region

  • Time on site

  • Pages visited

This information helps us improve our website and services.

6. Payment Security

Payments may be processed through trusted third-party payment processors.

Alicea Caldas Photography does not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

Please review the privacy policies of your selected payment provider for additional information.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links or integrations with third-party providers including:

  • Online galleries

  • Print fulfillment labs

  • Payment processors

  • Scheduling software

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.

8. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary to:

  • Deliver products you purchased

  • Process payments

  • Provide online galleries

  • Fulfill print orders

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our legal rights

Service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide contracted services

  • Maintain client records

  • Meet legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Photographs may be archived for portfolio, backup, or historical purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Withdraw consent where applicable

  • Request restrictions on processing

  • Receive a copy of your personal data

  • Object to certain processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law to consent to data processing without parental authorization.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate consent.

13. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside our primary area of operation, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.

Alicea Caldas LLC

Email: privacy@aliceacaldas.com

Your Privacy Matters

At Alicea Caldas Photography, trust is as important as the photographs we create. We are committed to treating your personal information with professionalism, transparency, and respect while delivering an exceptional client experience.