Privacy Policy

Introduction
At Stokes Del Rio Photography ("we," "our," or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, and business operations.

Information We Collect

Personal Information
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Wedding or event details (date, location, vendor information)
- Communication preferences and history
- Images and recordings from your sessions or events
- Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)

Automatically Collected Information
- Device information (browser type, IP address, operating system)
- Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, referring websites)
- Cookies and similar technologies for website functionality and analysis

How We Use Your Information

Core Business Purposes
- Delivering contracted photography services
- Processing payments and maintaining financial records
- Communicating about your session or event
- Sending requested information about our services
- Creating and delivering products (prints, albums, digital files)

Business Operations
- Improving our services and website experience
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Marketing our services to potential clients
- Maintaining security and preventing fraud
- Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We May Share Information With
- Trusted vendors and service providers (print labs, album companies, etc.)
- Professional partners (wedding planners, venues) with your consent
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Successors in the event of a business transfer

We Do Not
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your images without your consent
- Disclose sensitive information unnecessarily

Your Rights and Choices
- Access your personal information
- Request corrections to your data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Control cookie settings through your browser

Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure storage systems
- Encrypted data transmission
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security assessments
- Secure backup systems

Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:
hello@stokesdelrio.com

Updated: May 19, 2025