Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 28, 2025

Mimi Gamez Photography, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, book services, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing or billing address
  • Event or session details (date, location, type of service)
  • Payment and invoice-related information (processed through third-party providers)
  • Messages or inquiries submitted through contact or booking forms

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring website or source

2. How We Collect Information

Information is collected when you:

  • Submit a contact or inquiry form
  • Book a photography or videography session
  • Communicate with us via email or messaging platforms
  • Sign contracts or pay invoices through third-party systems
  • Browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with clients
  • Schedule and manage photography and videography sessions
  • Prepare contracts, invoices, and payment records
  • Deliver digital or physical photo and video products
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve our website, services, and client experience
  • Send updates, reminders, or marketing communications (only when permitted or opted in)

4. Photography & Videography Media

As part of our services, we collect and create photographic and video content that may include identifiable individuals.

  • Images and videos are stored securely and delivered through private galleries or agreed-upon methods
  • Usage, publication, and licensing of images and videos are governed by your signed contract and any applicable model release
  • We do not sell client images or videos without contractual permission

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Online gallery and file delivery platforms
  • Email marketing or CRM systems
  • Website hosting and analytics providers

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic and performance
  • Enhance user experience

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly as a result.

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. While we take data security seriously, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

A. General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain data processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

B. GDPR Rights (For EU/EEA Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Mimi Gamez Photography, LLC processes your personal data under the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Legal obligations
  • Consent, where applicable

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
  • Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal and contractual obligations

C. CCPA Rights (For California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected, used, and disclosed
  • Request access to or deletion of personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill contractual obligations
  • Comply with legal, accounting, or tax requirements
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

Photography and videography files are retained in accordance with your contract and our archival policies.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent. If such information is discovered, we will promptly delete it.

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our website or services constitutes acceptance of those changes.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Mimi Gamez Photography, LLC
Email: mimigamezphotography@gmail.com
Website: www.mimigamez.com