Mia Colone Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the choices you have regarding your information.
## Information We Collect
When you use this website, you may voluntarily provide personal information through contact forms, inquiry forms, email sign-ups, or other forms. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, preferred session date, session details, and any other information you choose to provide.
Certain information may also be collected automatically when you visit the website, such as your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website usage information. This may occur through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.
## How Your Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
* Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about photography services
* Schedule and manage photography sessions
* Provide requested information, services, or customer support
* Send business or marketing communications when you have chosen to receive them
* Maintain and improve this website and the client experience
* Protect the security and operation of the website
* Comply with applicable legal obligations
## Contact Forms
Information submitted through a contact or inquiry form is used primarily to respond to your request and communicate with you regarding photography services. Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through website forms.
## Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site, remember certain preferences, and improve website performance.
Third-party services used to operate or analyze the website may also use cookies or collect certain technical information according to their own privacy policies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some portions of the website function.
## Third-Party Services
Mia Colone Photography may use trusted third-party services to operate the business and provide services to clients. These may include website hosting, scheduling, payment processing, gallery delivery, email communication, analytics, and other business tools.
Information may be shared with these providers only as reasonably necessary for them to perform their services. Their handling of information is also subject to their respective privacy policies.
## Photography & Client Images
Photographs created during a photography session are handled according to the terms of the applicable photography agreement and model release. Client photographs will not be used publicly where the applicable agreement or permissions do not allow such use.
## Data Retention
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business records, fulfill contractual obligations, resolve disputes, or comply with legal and financial requirements.
## Protecting Your Information
Reasonable measures are taken to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
## Your Choices
You may contact Mia Colone Photography to request that certain personal information you have provided be corrected or deleted, subject to any information that must be retained for legitimate business, contractual, or legal purposes.
If you receive marketing emails from Mia Colone Photography, you may unsubscribe using the link provided in those communications or by contacting the business directly.
## Children's Privacy
This website and its inquiry forms are intended for adults seeking photography services. Mia Colone Photography does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website.
## External Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Mia Colone Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
## Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website, business practices, or applicable requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
## Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the information collected through this website, please contact:
**Mia Colone Photography**
Chicago, Illinois
**Email:** [YOUR BUSINESS EMAIL]
