Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Ally Lou Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
When you use the Ally Lou Photography website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information about the type of photography session or service you are interested in
- Preferred session dates or appointment times
- Messages, questions, or other information submitted through contact, inquiry, or booking forms
- Information provided when scheduling a headshot or other photography appointment
We may also automatically receive limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, and general website usage information.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries and questions
- Schedule and manage photography sessions
- Communicate with you about your session or appointment
- Provide photography services you have requested
- Maintain business and scheduling records
- Improve our website and services
- Prevent spam, fraud, or misuse of our website
- Comply with applicable legal or business requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Online Booking and Third-Party Services
Ally Lou Photography may use third-party services to provide features such as online booking, scheduling, website hosting, email communication, or other business functions.
If you follow a link from our website to a third-party service, the information you provide to that service may be governed by that company's own privacy policy and terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before submitting personal information.
Photography and Client Images
Photographs created during a photography session are handled separately from information collected through this website.
Client photographs will not automatically be considered public simply because a photography session took place. Any use of photographs for our website, portfolio, social media, advertising, or other promotional purposes will be handled according to the applicable photography agreement, model release, or permission provided by the client.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website or services used to operate it may use cookies or similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand website traffic, or improve the visitor experience.
You can generally control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features work.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information submitted through our website. However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
How Long We Keep Information
We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business records, respond to inquiries, resolve disputes, or comply with legal and accounting requirements.
Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted or securely disposed of.
Children's Privacy
Our website and online services are intended for adults who are arranging photography services.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under 13 without the consent or involvement of a parent or legal guardian.
Parents or guardians arranging photography services involving minors may provide information on their behalf.
Your Choices
You may contact Ally Lou Photography to request that we update, correct, or delete personal information you have provided to us, subject to any information we may need to retain for legitimate business or legal purposes.
You may also ask us to stop sending non-essential communications.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Ally Lou Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by other organizations.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, services, or business practices change. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
Ally Lou Photography
Southwest Wisconsin
Email: ally@allylouphotography.com