PRIVACY POLICY
A La Tarah Portrait Studio
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
A La Tarah Portrait Studio (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, safeguard, and disclose information when you visit our website, book services, opt in to SMS communications, or otherwise interact with our studio.
By using our services, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit an inquiry form
- Book a photography session
- Subscribe to email communications
- Opt in to SMS communications
- Sign contracts or agreements
- Make a purchase
- Participate in a consultation
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information
- Session preferences
- Family details relevant to portrait planning
- SMS opt-in consent records
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on site
- Referral source
This information is collected via cookies and tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule and manage portrait sessions
- Deliver purchased products
- Provide customer service
- Send appointment reminders
- Send marketing emails (if opted in)
- Send SMS notifications (if opted in)
- Improve website performance
- Maintain internal business records
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
3. SMS Communications & Opt-In Data
If you opt in to receive SMS messages from A La Tarah Portrait Studio, you may receive:
- Appointment confirmations
- Scheduling reminders
- Session preparation guidance
- Limited promotional offers
- Follow-up communication regarding your portrait experience
Message frequency varies based on your interaction with us.
You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.
Required SMS Compliance Statements
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third parties, except for aggregators and providers of the Text Message services.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Message and data rates apply.
4. Information Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who assist in operating our business (e.g., CRM platforms, SMS service providers, payment processors)
- With contracted vendors assisting with print production or product fulfillment
- When required by law
- To protect our legal rights
Any subcontractors or service providers are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and use information solely for service support purposes.
We do not share customer opt-in information with affiliates or third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
- Secure CRM systems
- Encrypted payment processing
- Password-protected platforms
- Limited internal access to sensitive data
While no system is completely secure, we take commercially reasonable steps to safeguard your information.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Analyze traffic
- Improve user experience
- Track marketing performance
- Store user preferences
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some website functionality may be limited.
We may use third-party analytics providers such as Google Analytics. These providers collect anonymized usage data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain financial records
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
SMS opt-in consent records are maintained in accordance with A2P compliance requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
30209 33rd Ave SW Federal Way Wa 98023
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are directed toward adults. We collect information about children only as necessary for scheduled portrait sessions and only with parental consent.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Information
A La Tarah Portrait Studio
30209 33rd Ave SW Federal Way Wa 98023
253.709.7114