Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2016

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Whittney Jayne Photography, LLC. ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our website https://whittneyjayne.com (the “Site”) and when you use our portrait photography services.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information Collected

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you use our contact forms, book a session, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Session details (location, participants, dates)

b. Images and Media

As a portrait photography service, we collect and store photographs and related media from your session, which may include your likeness or the likeness of others with your consent.

c. Payment Information

If payments are processed through our website or invoicing software, we may collect billing information. All payments are handled via secure third-party providers (Stripe, Venmo) and we do not store your full payment details.

d. Technical Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Site
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and manage photography services
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Process bookings and payments
• Deliver digital or printed photographs
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting platforms, payment processors, gallery delivery tools) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
• Marketing platforms only if you have opted in to receive promotional emails or newsletters

Photographs from your session may be used for portfolio, website, or social media promotion with your explicit consent (via model release in client portrait contract or written agreement).

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

To exercise your rights, contact us at whittneyjayne@gmail.com

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business purposes, legal compliance, or as outlined in this policy. Photographs may be retained in secure archives unless a deletion request is made.

6. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. We may also use analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand site usage.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or relevant age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after changes signifies your acceptance.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Whittney Jayne Photography, LLC.
72 Pleasant VW Pullman, WA 99163
509-432-6691
whittneyjayne@gmail.com
https://whittneyjayne.com