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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.