Privacy Policy

Since boudoir is so intimate and personal, I want to protect your privacy as much as possible. It’s as important to me as it is to you. I have in place a policy and certain safeguards, which are listed below to make sure that your photos, or any other personal information, are protected and don’t end up where they are not suppose to be. This Privacy Notice will help you understand what personal data I collect, why I collect it and what I do with it.

This is my online privacy policy, which applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline. This policy does not cover any Digital Media (Photos & Videos) of any client/model. Digital media content is covered by a strict confidential policy which will be detailed in the contract between both parties. Digital media (Photos and/or Videos) are never shared unless a model release is signed.

Information Collected

I collect the following kinds of information from people visiting this website:

  • Email enquiries via this website

  • Site usage information, using cookies and page tagging techniques

  • Personal information you give me to enable me to reply to your enquiries

  • Personal information you provide to access downloads

  • Personal information you provide when completing online forms

Information Usage

Information collected by Francesca Sta Maria Photography is used to:

  • Improve the content and design of the website

  • To personalize your experience

  • To improve customer service

  • To book your photo shoot or other event

  • To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other site feature

  • If you have ‘opted in’ to be contacted via the site

  • Contact visitors with relevant and useful information relating to their specific interest

  • Contact visitors to keep them up to date with business news and relevant industry news (visitors can opt out at any time)

I will never share your information with other organizations for marketing, market research or commercial purposes. I do not pass on or sell your personal information to any other website or organization.

Identity Protection

I do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist me in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. I may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce my site policies, or protect my or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for my own marketing, advertising, or other uses.

All communication (phone, email, text, etc.) will be kept confidential. I will never disclose the identity of my clients or the names of those in my photos unless I get explicit permission from the client. No names will ever be associated with any of the photos I take, whether or not they are showcased on the website.

I do in-person proofing and ordering sessions. If a client is from out of town, you have the option of proofing your photos online. If you choose to proof your photos online, then you can further protect your identity by using a fake name or your initials or just your first name to label your gallery. Your gallery will also be password protected so once photos are in the gallery, they can only be seen by you.

I also take the time to secure your personal information, such as your address, email, phone number, or payment information. This information is never given away or sold to any third parties, and is safeguarded to prevent identity theft.

Use of Images on Website

All of the images used on my website are used with explicit permission from the client.  You have the right to keep all images private and to not allow their use on the website at any time.  I will never use a photo without your consent, and I will only use the photos after a model release form has been signed.

Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding my policy or safeguards. I want to make sure that you are comfortable with the entire boudoir photography process!