PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: November 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Isabela Rosa Photography ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.isabelarosaphotography.com (the "Site") or use our services.

By using our Site or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.


2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out inquiry or booking forms

  • Sign up for our email newsletter

  • Create an account or client portal

  • Make a payment

  • Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms

  • Provide information for service delivery (wedding details, event information, etc.)

Types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Wedding/event details (date, location, venue, guest count, etc.)

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

  • Wedding party information

  • Photos you upload or share with us

  • Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

  • Operating system

  • Pages you visit and time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party platforms or services you use to interact with us, such as:

  • Social media platforms (if you interact with our social media pages)

  • Referral sources (if someone refers you to our services)


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide Our Services

  • Schedule and coordinate photography sessions and events

  • Communicate with you about your booking, event details, and service delivery

  • Create and send contracts, invoices, and receipts

  • Deliver your photos through online galleries

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

3.2 To Process Payments

  • Process payments securely through our third-party payment processor (Stripe)

  • Send payment confirmations and receipts

  • Manage refunds (if applicable)

3.3 To Improve Our Services

  • Analyze website usage and improve Site functionality

  • Understand client preferences and needs

  • Develop new services and features

  • Conduct internal research and analytics

3.4 For Marketing and Communication

  • Send you promotional emails, newsletters, and updates about our services (you may opt out at any time)

  • Share our work on our website, portfolio, social media, and marketing materials (subject to the usage rights outlined in your service agreement)

  • Respond to reviews or testimonials you provide

3.5 For Legal and Safety Purposes

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulations

  • Protect our rights and property

  • Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity

  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements


4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business. These providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

Our service providers include:

  • GoHighLevel (GHL): CRM and client management platform for managing bookings, communications, and workflows

  • Stripe: Payment processing for secure transactions

  • Google Workspace: Email and cloud storage for business operations

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our Site

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • A court order, subpoena, or other legal process

  • A request from law enforcement or government authorities

  • Protection of our legal rights or the safety of others

4.3 Business Transfers

If our business is sold, merged, or acquired, your information may be transferred to the new owner as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and how it affects your information.

4.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you give us explicit permission to do so.


5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Site. They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences.

5.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings

  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns (via Google Analytics)

  • Improve Site functionality and user experience

  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements

5.3 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics)

  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

  • Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

5.4 Your Cookie Choices

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies

  • Accept only certain cookies

  • Delete cookies after you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Site and limit certain features.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org


6. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our security measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission

  • Secure cloud storage with access controls

  • Third-party payment processing through PCI-compliant providers (Stripe)

  • Regular security assessments and updates

  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.


7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

7.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., if we need to retain it for legal compliance or contract fulfillment).

7.3 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email

  • Contacting us at [INSERT EMAIL]

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails related to your bookings and services.

7.4 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.

7.5 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information

  • The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [INSERT EMAIL].

7.6 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information

  • The right to restrict or object to processing

  • The right to data portability

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [INSERT EMAIL].


8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, vendor websites, or online galleries). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.


9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.


10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

  • The type of information collected

  • The nature of our relationship with you

  • Legal, contractual, or regulatory requirements

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.


11. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and service providers are located. By using our Site or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site with a new "Effective Date"

  • Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Isabela Rosa Photography
Email: [email protected]

Phone: (978) 493-2887