Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/21/2023
This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by West Coast Event Photography, an Event Photography Business based in California, USA. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and complying with applicable data protection laws.

Information We (sometimes need to) Collect

We collect personal information from our customers and website visitors who engage with our services or interact with our website. The types of personal information we collect may include:
1. Contact Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
2. Payment Information: Credit card or other payment methods used for our services.
3. Photographs and Videos: Captured during the events or photo shoots we cover.
4. Website Usage Information: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and website preferences.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
1. Providing Services: To deliver event photography services, fulfill orders, and communicate with you about your events or photo shoots.
2. Personalization: To personalize and improve our services, website, and customer experience.
3. Marketing: To send promotional materials, newsletters, and offers that may be of interest to you, subject to your consent where required by law.
4. Analytics and Research: To analyze trends, track website usage, and gather feedback to improve our business operations.
5. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, and enforce our policies.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
1. Service Providers: We may disclose personal information to trusted third-party service providers that assist us in performing certain business functions such as payment processing, customer support, and marketing.
2. Event Organizers or Clients: We may share photographs, videos, and related content with the event organizers or clients for their own use and promotion.
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and customize content based on your preferences. You have the option to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit certain features of our website.

Data Security

We utilize industry-standard security measures to protect the personal information we collect and store. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information but will make commercially reasonable efforts to safeguard it.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information held by us. If you would like to exercise these rights or have any inquiries about our practices, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically for any updates. The revised Policy will be effective when posted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
West Coast Event Photography
4712 Admiralty Way #200. Marina del Rey, CA 90202
info@wcephoto.com
213-342-1186

Please note that this privacy policy is for informational purposes only and does not create any contractual or legal rights.