Effective Date: 8/6/2025
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our services or visit our website.
1. Who is responsible for handling my data?
The responsible party for data processing is:
Bloom Photos
1365 S. Pacific Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85365
bloom@vanessabrack.com
You may contact us at any time regarding your privacy rights or data-related questions.
2. What information do we collect?
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Order details
Event information (e.g., schools, dance studios, etc.)
We may also receive information from third parties (e.g., schools or event organizers) if necessary to complete photography services.
3. How do we use your information?
We use your data for the following purposes:
3.1. To fulfill our services
To complete orders, deliver photographic products, contact you about your purchase, and fulfill contracts or pre-contractual steps.
3.2. For legitimate business interests
This includes customer service, marketing (if not opted out), improving services, fraud prevention, and maintaining website security.
3.3. Based on your consent
For example, when you consent to receive marketing emails or allow photo publication. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
3.4. To comply with legal obligations
Including retaining order and payment records for tax and accounting purposes.
4. Who do we share your information with?
Your personal information may be shared with:
Service providers who help us fulfill orders (e.g., print labs, delivery companies, IT support)
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Legal authorities, when required to comply with laws or respond to legal requests
Platforms we use to host galleries or online shops (e.g., GotPhoto)
We do not sell your data.
5. How long do we keep your data?
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Typical retention periods vary between 2–10 years, depending on the nature of the data.
6. Do we transfer data internationally?
While we are based in the U.S., some service providers we use (e.g., cloud platforms) may store data on servers located outside the country. In such cases, we ensure these providers have appropriate safeguards in place.
7. Your privacy rights
Depending on your state (e.g., California, Colorado, Virginia), you may have rights including:
The right to know what data we collect
The right to access or delete your data
The right to opt out of data sharing for advertising
The right to correct inaccurate data
To exercise your rights, email us at: [email address]
8. Is providing data mandatory?
You are not required to provide personal data, but declining to do so may prevent us from completing your orders or responding to inquiries.
9. Notifications and reminders
If you opt in to receive email or SMS reminders (e.g., gallery expiration, order deadlines), we will only use your contact details for that purpose. You can unsubscribe at any time via a link in the message or by contacting us.
10. Cookies and third-party services
10.1 Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and track marketing effectiveness. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.
10.2 Analytics & Marketing Tools
We may use tools like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel to better understand how users interact with our site. These tools may collect data such as IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
10.3 Social Media Buttons
We may link to social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram). Interactions with those services are governed by their privacy policies.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date noted above.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this policy or your personal information, contact:
Bloom Photos
bloom@vanessabrack.com
928-247-0446
