PRIVACY POLICY
JL Photography
Last updated: February 2026
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JL Photography ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website
jlphotographyri.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, and protect your personal information when you
visit our website or use our services.
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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us,
including:
CONTACT FORM: When you submit an inquiry through our website,
we collect your name, partner's name, email address, phone
number, wedding date, venue/location, budget, wedding planner
name, how you heard about us, and your message.
EMAIL NEWSLETTER: If you subscribe to our VIP list, we collect
your email address.
BOOKING: When you book our services, we collect additional
information as needed for your contract, including your mailing
address and payment information.
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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about
our services
- Send you updates, offers, and behind-the-scenes content
if you subscribe to our email list
- Fulfill our photography services as outlined in your contract
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with
third parties for their marketing purposes.
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3. COOKIES & TRACKING
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Remember your preferences
GOOGLE ANALYTICS: We may use Google Analytics to understand how
visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects
information anonymously and reports website trends without
identifying individual visitors.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser
settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our
website.
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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
Our website uses the following third-party services that may
collect data:
- SHOWIT: Our website hosting platform
- WORDPRESS: Powers our blog/journal section
- GOOGLE ANALYTICS: Website traffic analysis (if enabled)
- INSTAGRAM: Social media feed integration (if enabled)
- EMAIL SERVICE PROVIDER: For newsletter/VIP list management
(if enabled)
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing
their use of your data.
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5. DATA SECURITY
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information
from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method
of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we
cannot guarantee absolute security.
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6. DATA RETENTION
CONTACT FORM SUBMISSIONS: We retain inquiry information for as
long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for potential
future communication about our services.
EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS: We retain your email address until you
unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the
unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
CLIENT INFORMATION: We retain client information and photographs
as outlined in your individual photography contract.
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7. YOUR RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time
- Opt out of cookies through your browser settings
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the
email address below.
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8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not
knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from
a child under 13, please contact us and we will promptly
delete it.
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9. PHOTOGRAPHS & CLIENT IMAGES
Photographs taken during your session or wedding are subject
to the terms of your individual photography contract. Please
refer to your contract and our Terms & Conditions for details
on image usage, copyright, and licensing.
Client galleries are delivered through a secure, password-
protected online gallery platform.
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10. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
If you are a California resident, you may have additional
rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To
exercise these rights, please contact us directly.
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11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes
will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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12. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we
handle your information, please contact:
JL Photography
Jerilyn Faciano
Newport, Rhode Island
jerilyn@jlphotographyri.com
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By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy.