Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/08/2025

At Aperture7Studios, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our photography services.

1. Information Collection

We collect information to provide better services to our clients:

• Client Information: Name, email, phone number, and address when booking sessions or purchasing shoots.
• Session Details: Shoot preferences, special requirements, and creative direction.
• Payment Data: Processed securely (we do not store credit card information).
• Photographic Content: Images from your sessions.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website analytics.
• Social Media Data: For clients using our social media management services.

2. Use of Information

Your information helps us deliver exceptional services:

• Fulfill photography session contracts
• Provide social media management services
• Process transactions and deliver purchased shoots
• Communicate about appointments and service updates
• Customize services based on your preferences
• Improve website functionality and client experience
• Legal compliance and business records
• Limited marketing (with opt-out options)

3. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share information with:

• Pixieset (our gallery platform)
• Secure payment processors
• Professional print labs
• Album designers (with confidentiality agreements)
• Social platforms (for management clients only)
• Legal authorities when required

We never sell client data to third parties.

4. Image Usage & Intellectual Property

• We retain copyright of all created images
• Clients receive usage rights per service contract
• Commercial clients may request exclusive rights
• Model releases required for promotional use
• Portfolio images may include slight retouching
• Confidentiality agreements available

5. Data Security Measures

• End-to-end SSL encryption
• Password-protected client galleries
• Two-factor authentication
• Secure cloud storage with backups
• Encrypted offline backups
• Regular security audits
• Limited staff access

6. Your Rights & Choices

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion (where applicable)
• Restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Object to processing
• Withdraw image usage consent
• Opt-out of marketing

Contact us to exercise these rights.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect:

• Service changes
• New legal requirements
• Technological developments
• Client feedback

Significant changes will be notified via email or website notice.

8. Children's Privacy

• Not directed at children under 13
• Parental consent required for minors
• Special considerations for child portraits