Candid Dreamers Wedding Photography Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Candid Dreamers ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal information you provide to us when using our wedding photography services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. By engaging our services and using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information: Candid Dreamers may collect personal information, including but not limited to, your name, contact details, wedding date, and other relevant details necessary for providing our services. We only collect personal information that is voluntarily provided by you.

b. Payment Information: If you make payments for our services through our website, Candid Dreamers may collect payment information, such as credit card details or other payment-related information. However, we do not store or retain your payment information. All payment transactions are processed securely through a third-party payment processor.

c. Website Usage Information: Candid Dreamers may collect certain information about your visit to our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visit. This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.

2. Use of Personal Information

a. Service Provision: We may use your personal information to provide our wedding photography services, including communication with you, scheduling, and delivering the final images.

b. Communication: Candid Dreamers may use your personal information to respond to your inquiries, send you updates or information related to our services, and communicate with you regarding your wedding photography needs.

c. Marketing: With your explicit consent, Candid Dreamers may use your personal information to send you promotional materials, newsletters, or other marketing communications related to our services. You can opt-out of receiving such communications at any time.

d. Legal Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

a. Third-Party Service Providers: Candid Dreamers may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as website hosting, payment processing, and email communication. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information.

b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order or government inquiry.

c. Consent: We may share your personal information with your explicit consent or at your direction.

4. Data Security

Candid Dreamers takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed as 100% secure.

5. Retention of Personal Information

We will 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 or permitted by law.

6. Your Rights

a. Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you. Please contact Candid Dreamers using the details provided below to exercise this right.

b. Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from Candid Dreamers by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact Candid Dreamers, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information from our records.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

Candid Dreamers reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact Candid Dreamers at info@candid-dreamers.com