Effective Date: July 9, 2024

Your Privacy is Important to Us

Ralph Vandale Photography and Videography, LLC

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.ralphvandale.com. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:

Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide when you inquire about our services, request a consultation, or complete a booking form.

Financial Data: Payment information (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) may be collected when you purchase photography or videography services.

Data From Social Networks: If you connect with us through platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, or Google, we may access information such as your name, profile picture, and email address.

2. Use of Your Information

Having accurate information allows us to provide you with a smooth, customized experience. Specifically, we may use the information collected via the Website to:

Respond to your inquiries and provide service information.

Schedule and confirm consultations or bookings.

Process transactions and send related confirmations and invoices.

Communicate with you regarding services, promotions, or updates.

Improve our website, marketing, and client experience.

Ensure secure and reliable payment processing.

3. Limited Sharing with Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, delivering email or SMS communications, or providing related services. These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and are not authorized to use it for unrelated purposes.

Examples include:

Payment Processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) – solely for processing your payments.

Email & SMS Providers – for communication you’ve opted into.

Website Hosting Providers – for managing the functionality and security of our website.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Important Note About SMS Data: All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent information will not be shared with any third parties, excluding aggregators and providers of the Text Message services necessary to deliver the SMS service. Your mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

4. Tracking Technologies (Cookies & Web Beacons)

We may use cookies, tracking pixels, and other similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze website usage. Your personal information is not collected directly through tracking technologies.

5. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to secure the data you provide, no security system is 100% impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee complete protection from unauthorized access.

6. Policy for Children

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page, with a revised “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]