Effective Date: 11/13/25
Business Name: Koi Photography
Website: koi.photography

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing address

• Event/location details for photo sessions

• Payment information (processed via third-party services)

b) Usage Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of access

• Referring website

This data is collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve your user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide quotes

• Process bookings and payments

• Deliver purchased services or products

• Send updates regarding your session or order

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Analyze website traffic and usage

• Improve user experience

• Remember your preferences

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may affect how our website functions.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Venmo) for secure transactions

• Service providers (e.g., cloud storage or CRM software) to help operate our business

• Law enforcement or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties we work with are required to protect your data in accordance with this policy.

5. Data Retention

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

• Fulfill the purposes described above

• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limitations.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access or request a copy of the data we hold

• Correct inaccuracies

• Request deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact us at durriel@koi.photography.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top will be updated accordingly. Continued use of our site indicates your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

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

Koi Photography
Email: durriel@koi.photography