Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy: Last updated: September 28, 2026 SVB Photography (“SVB Photography,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy and wants you to feel comfortable sharing your information with me. This Privacy Policy explains what information I may collect, how I use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. Information I Collect Depending on how you interact with SVB Photography, I may collect information such as: Your name and contact information, including email address and phone number Information you provide when inquiring about or booking a photography session Session details, preferences, and other information you voluntarily provide Billing and payment information when you book a session or purchase products or services Photographs and other images created during your session Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, surveys, or other forms on my website Website usage information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit You are not required to provide information that is not necessary for a particular service, although certain information may be needed to respond to an inquiry or provide a service you request. How I Use Your Information I may use the information I collect to: Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about your session Schedule, provide, and manage photography services Process payments and invoices Deliver galleries, photographs, and other products or services Send newsletters, promotions, special offers, and other marketing communications when you have opted in to receive them Improve my website, services, and client experience Maintain business records and comply with legal or financial obligations Prevent fraud, misuse, or security issues I do not sell your personal information. Photography and Images Photographs created during your session are treated as part of your client information. I will not use identifiable images of you for advertising, social media, my portfolio, or other promotional purposes unless you have given me permission to do so through a model or image-use release. If you have questions about how your images may be used, please contact me. AI-Assisted Editing Photography editing sometimes involves tools that include AI-assisted features. I may use limited AI-assisted editing tools for things such as removing unwanted objects, cleaning up an image, or making other minor editing adjustments. I do not use generative AI to intentionally change your likeness, replace you with an AI-generated person, or drastically alter the environment or circumstances of your photographs. Cookies and Website Analytics My website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, understand how visitors use the site, and improve the overall website experience. Third-party services used on my website may also collect information through cookies or similar technologies. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or disable certain cookies, although doing so may affect how some parts of the website function. Email Newsletter If you choose to subscribe to my email newsletter, I may collect your name and email address so I can send you the communications you requested. These emails may include photography tips, session updates, special offers, promotions, announcements, and other SVB Photography news. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in my marketing emails. Third-Party Services I may use trusted third-party services to operate my business and website. Depending on the service, these providers may process information on my behalf. Examples may include: Website hosting and management Online scheduling and booking Payment processing Email marketing Online photo galleries Website analytics Cloud storage Accounting and business management These services may have their own privacy policies governing how they handle information. How I Protect Your Information I take reasonable steps to protect the personal information I collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website, online service, or method of electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. How Long I Keep Information I generally retain personal and business information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, communicate with you, comply with legal or financial obligations, or resolve disputes. The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected. Your Choices Depending on the information and circumstances, you may have the right to: Ask what personal information I have about you Request correction of inaccurate information Request deletion of certain information Unsubscribe from marketing emails Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent Some information may need to be retained when required by law or for legitimate business purposes. To make a privacy-related request, contact me using the information below. Children’s Privacy My website and services are not directed toward children under 18, and I do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 18 through my website. If you believe a child has provided personal information through my website without appropriate consent, please contact me. Changes to This Privacy Policy I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as my business, website, or legal requirements change. When I make changes, I will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Contact If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: SVB Photography Vancouver, Washington Email: Shannonbbvictoria@gmail.com