Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 11, 2026

Website: www.johnkaladphotography.com ("Website")

Business Name: John Kalad Photography ("we," "us," or "our")

At John Kalad Photography, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our photography services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when filling out contact forms, booking a photography session, subscribing to a newsletter, or communicating with us directly.

• Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and event details (e.g., wedding date, venue location).

• Payment Information: Billing address and payment processing details (processed securely via third-party payment gateways; we do not store full credit card details on our servers).

• Automated Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools when you navigate our Website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.

• Schedule, confirm, and fulfill photography sessions and deliver digital or physical galleries.

• Process payments and invoice for services.

• Send service updates, contracts, and promotional communications (you may opt out at any time).

• Improve website performance, client experience, and security.

3. Image Rights & Portfolio Usage

Photographs taken during client sessions may be used on our Website, portfolio, blog, or social media channels to showcase our creative work, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in a signed client agreement/contract prior to the session.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website and business, such as:

• Online gallery delivery platforms.

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

• Client management and email communication tools.

These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at john@johnkaladphotography.com.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

• John Kalad Photography

• Website: www.johnkaladphotography.com

• Email: john@johnkaladphotography.com