Privacy Policy

 

Ashlee Renee Photography values its users’ privacy. This privacy policy will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online services, and what we will do with the information we collect. Our policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with Ashlee Renee Photography of our commitment and realization of our obligation to meet and exceed most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time Ashlee Renee Photography decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

This policy applies to Ashlee Renee Photography, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of ashleerennephotography.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this policy.

Please note that this policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Ashlee Renee Photography does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us if you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review it’s privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand how websites garner, make use of, and share information collected.

Specifically, this policy will inform you of the following.

  1. Personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website.
  2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection.
  3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared.
  4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
  5. The security procedures in place to protect against the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as:

  • Voluntarily provided information which may include your name, address, email address, billing and/or credit card information, etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
  • Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third-party tracking technologies, and server logs.

In addition, Ashlee Renee Photography may have the occasion to collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race, and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

Ashlee Renee Photography also deems it necessary, from time to time, to follow websites that our users may frequent to gleam what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.

Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of forms and emails. This site intends to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses specifically provided for on this policy.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you requested.
  • To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products.
  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so.
  • To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of marketing research when we have your consent to do so.
  • To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of   time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this policy.

Use of Information Collected

 

Ashlee Renee Photography does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any third parties.

Ashlee Renee Photography may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of out website and to ensure the delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from ashleereneephotography.com.

Ashlee Renee Photography may also be in contact with you with regards to completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

Ashlee Renee Photography uses third-party social media features including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the providers and are not within Ashlee Renee Photography’s control.

Disclosure of Information

Ashlee Renee Photography may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

  • as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered.
  • in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented.
  • in the aggregate with other information in such a way that your identity cannot reasonably be determined.
  • as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant.
  • to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential.
  • as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service
  • as necessary to maintain, safeguard, and preserve all the rights and property of Ashlee Renee Photography.

Non-Marketing Purposes

 

Ashlee Renee Photography greatly respects your privacy. We maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Ashlee Renee Photography products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice.

Children Under The Age Of 13

Ashlee Renee Photography’s website is not directed to and does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt out from any third party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt out. Ashlee Renee Photography will continue to adhere to this policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to affiliate and other websites. Ashlee Renee Photography does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) of the EU, you have certain rights as a Data Subject. These rights are as follows:

  • The right to be informed: this means we must inform you of how we intend to use your data and we do this through the terms of this Policy.
  • The right of access: this means you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and we must respond to those requests within one month. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected]
  • The right to rectification: this means that if you believe some of the data, we hold is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You can do this by logging into your account with us, or by sending us an email with your request.
  • The right to erasure: this means you can request that the information we hold be deleted, and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to, in which case you will be informed of the same. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected].
  • The right to restrict processing: this means you can change your communication preference or opt out of certain communications. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected]
  • The right of data portability: this means you can obtain and use the data we hold for your purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your information, contact us at [email protected].
  • The right to object: this means you can file a formal objection with us regarding our use of your information about third parties, or its processing where our legal basis is our legitimate interest in it. To do this, please send an email to [email protected]

 

In addition to the rights above, please rest assured that we will always aim to encrypt and anonymize your personal information whenever possible. We also have protocols in place in the unlikely event that we suffer a data breach, and we will contact you if your personal information is ever at risk. For more details regarding our security protections see the section below or visit our website.

Security

Ashlee Renee Photography takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and securely transmitted to us. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private communications to build users’ trust and confidence in the internet and website use by providing simple and secure access and communication of credit cards and personal information. In addition, Ashlee Renee Photography is a licensee of TRUSTe. The website is also secured by VeriSign.

Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our site. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree to and accept such changes.