At Ellen Manilova Photography, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how it is stored, and what rights you have regarding your data.

By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
   We collect the information you voluntarily provide and basic technical data collected automatically by our website platform and the tools described below.

Personal Information You Provide
When you contact us or inquire about a session, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Any details you share about your session (location, preferences, family members, etc.)

Information about children is provided by their parents or guardians. We never collect it directly from children.

Form Submissions
If you fill out a form on our website, your submission is stored in our email inbox and in our website platform's form system.

Technical Information (Automatically Collected)
Like most websites, ours automatically collects basic technical data, such as:

• IP address

• Browser and device type

• Pages visited and general usage data

• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6)

Payment Information
We do not process or store payment information on our website. Payments are handled securely by third-party payment providers.

2. How We Use Your Information
   We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule and manage sessions

• Communicate about upcoming appointments

• Deliver online galleries and client materials

• Measure and improve our website and advertising

• Maintain records for business and tax purposes

We do not use your information for automated decision-making.

3. Sharing Your Information
   We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information only with:

Service Providers
Trusted services that help us run our business, such as:

• Website hosting (Framer)

• Online gallery services

• Email providers

• Cloud storage services

• Advertising and analytics platforms

These providers use your data only as needed to support our business operations.

Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security
   We take reasonable steps to keep your data secure, including:

• Secure, password-protected email and cloud accounts

• Encrypted (HTTPS) website connection

• Storing client information and images only in secure services and on our own business devices

5. Your Rights
   You have the right to:

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

• Ask for corrections to your information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of any optional communications

To make a request, contact us using the details in Section 10.

6. Cookies and Tracking
   Our website uses:

• Essential cookies required for the site to work properly

• Analytics provided by our website platform

• Advertising technologies, which help us understand how visitors interact with our site and measure the results of our ads

You can disable or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work correctly without them. You can also manage how ads are shown to you through your Meta (Facebook / Instagram) ad settings.

Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" setting. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

7. Third-Party Links
   Our website may link to other websites, such as Instagram or online galleries. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

8. Children's Privacy
   Our website is intended for adults. Session inquiries must be submitted by a parent or guardian, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.

9. Updates to This Policy
   This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request a copy, correction, or deletion of your data, you can reach us at:

Email: manilova.art@gmail.com
Location: San Diego, CA
Website: manilova.org