Last Updated: November 11, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to HCJK Photography ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out contact forms
- Book photography sessions
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Interact with us on social media
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Event details and preferences
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Any other information you choose to provide
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Device identifiers
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our services
- Process your bookings and transactions
- Communicate with you about services, updates, and promotional offers
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
Photography-Specific Information
Image Rights and Usage
When you book photography services with us, you grant HCJK Collection the right to use photographs from your session for business purposes, including but not limited to:
- Portfolio display on our website and social media
- Marketing and promotional materials
- Photography competitions and exhibitions
- Educational purposes and workshops
- Print and digital advertising
If you prefer that your images not be used for marketing purposes, please notify us in writing before your session. We will honor your request while retaining the right to use images for internal business purposes.
Copyright Protection
All photographs created by HCJK Collection are protected by copyright law. We retain full copyright ownership of all images. Clients receive a personal print release for non-commercial use only. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of our photographs without written permission is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Image Storage and Backup
We maintain secure backup systems for all client images. However, we are not responsible for data loss due to circumstances beyond our control. We recommend that clients download and backup their images promptly upon delivery. Images are typically stored in our archives for a minimum of one year, after which they may be permanently deleted.
Model Release
By booking our services, you grant us permission to photograph you and/or your guests and to use those photographs as described in this policy and our Terms of Service. If you are booking on behalf of others (such as minors or other individuals), you confirm that you have obtained their consent or have the legal authority to provide consent on their behalf.
Third-Party Image Usage
We are not responsible for how third parties use images that you share publicly. Once you post images on social media or other platforms, those platforms' privacy policies and terms of service apply. We encourage you to review the privacy settings and policies of any platforms where you share your images.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes
- Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data, including:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- Google Tag Manager: Tag management
- Formspree: Form submissions and contact management
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and integration
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our services, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Limitation of Liability
While we take reasonable measures to protect your personal information and maintain the security of our systems, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge that:
- No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure
- We are not liable for unauthorized access to or alteration of your information due to circumstances beyond our control
- You use our services at your own risk
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services linked from our site
Business Protection
To protect our business interests and intellectual property, we reserve the right to:
- Monitor and record communications for quality assurance and training purposes
- Use information to prevent fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
- Disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Take legal action against individuals who misuse our services or violate our intellectual property rights
- Refuse service to anyone who violates our policies or engages in inappropriate behavior
Indemnification
By using our services, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless HCJK Collection, its owner, employees, and contractors from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including copyright or privacy rights
- Any unauthorized use of our photographs or intellectual property
- Any false or misleading information you provide to us
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@hcjk.org
- Phone: +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
- Address: Your Business Address
GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We aim to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your personal information.
CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
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