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 only collect the information you voluntarily provide or that is automatically collected by the platform your website runs on (Framer).

1. 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.)

2. Form Submissions

If you fill out a form on our website, your submission is stored:

• in our email inbox, and

• in Framer’s form submission system (if enabled)

3. Technical Information (Automatically Collected)

Like most websites, Framer automatically collects basic technical data such as:

• IP address (non-identifiable)

• Browser and device type

• General usage data

• Cookies essential for proper website performance

This information is not personally identifiable, and we do not have access to individual user tracking.

4. Payment Information

We do not process or store any payment information on our website.
If a payment is made later (for example, via invoice or third-party platform), it is handled securely by that provider.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Schedule and manage sessions

• Communicate about upcoming appointments

• Deliver galleries and client materials

• Improve our website and client experience

• Maintain internal records for business and tax purposes

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

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data.

We may share limited information only with:

Trusted Service Providers

Used to deliver our services, such as:

• Framer (website hosting)

• Client gallery services (e.g., Pixieset or similar, if used)

• Email providers (Gmail)

• Cloud storage services (Google Drive / iCloud)

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

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with the law or protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to keep your data secure, including:

• Secure email accounts

• Trusted cloud storage

• Encrypted website platform (Framer)

• No local storage of sensitive data

We do not store unnecessary information or create internal databases.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold

• Ask for corrections to your information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of any optional communications

What we can provide upon request

Because we only store data minimally, we can provide:

• Copies of form submissions (from email or Framer Forms)

• Copies of messages you sent via email or website

• Confirmation if we no longer hold any of your information

What we cannot provide:

• Technical logs (cookies, analytics, device data) — we don’t have access

• IP-level analytics — not stored in identifiable form

• Payment details — we do not process or store them

6. Cookies

Our website uses essential cookies required for performance and basic analytics provided by Framer.

You may disable cookies in your browser, but the site may not function correctly without them.

7. Third-Party Links

If our website links to other websites (e.g., Instagram, galleries), we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Please review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 without parental consent.
Session inquiries for families must be submitted by an adult.

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

f 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