PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: September 30, 2026
This website is operated by Ali Harpe Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information through aliharpephotography.com and our photography inquiries and services.
INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE
When you contact us, inquire about photography, or book a service, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, session preferences, event date and location, and other details you choose to share.
If you become a client, we may also collect information needed to prepare agreements, coordinate your session or event, process payments through service providers, and deliver photographs.
Please do not submit payment card details or other sensitive information through the website inquiry form.
WEBSITE INFORMATION AND COOKIES
Our website hosting provider and embedded services may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser and device information, pages visited, and interactions with the website. Cookies and similar technologies may support website functionality, security, and embedded content.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.
HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We use personal information to:
• Respond to inquiries and discuss availability.
• Provide estimates and information about our services.
• Plan and deliver photography services.
• Manage agreements, invoices, payments, and gallery delivery.
• Communicate about your booking or project.
• Maintain business records and meet legal obligations.
• Protect and improve our website and business operations.
If you choose to receive promotional emails, we use your information for that purpose. You may unsubscribe using the instructions in those emails or contact us directly.
HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION
We may share information with service providers that help operate our business, such as website hosting, email, client management, payment processing, and online gallery providers. Information shared depends on the service being provided.
We may also disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal requests, or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or security.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PORTFOLIO USE
Permissions for displaying client photographs in our portfolio, website, social media, or promotional materials are addressed in the applicable photography agreement or separate authorization. Submitting a website inquiry does not grant permission to publish your photographs.
If you have questions about a photograph displayed on our website, please contact us.
THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our website may link to social media platforms and other third-party websites or display embedded third-party content. Those providers have their own privacy policies and may collect information when you interact with their services.
This Privacy Policy applies to our practices and does not govern third-party websites or services.
INFORMATION RETENTION
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, provide services, maintain required records, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods may vary by the type of information and our relationship with you.
SECURITY
We use reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
YOUR CHOICES AND PRIVACY REQUESTS
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable law, additional privacy rights may apply.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Some information may need to be retained for legal, accounting, contractual, or other permitted purposes.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our website is intended for adults seeking photography services and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this website.
Parents or legal guardians should submit inquiries and arrange photography services for minors. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or practices change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Where applicable law requires additional notice or consent, we will provide it.
CONTACT
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, contact:
Ali Harpe Photography
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://aliharpephotography.com