Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: January 2026

Amelia Conte Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information and images you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address or general location

  • Session details and preferences

  • Information submitted through inquiry forms, booking forms, contracts, questionnaires, or newsletters

We may also collect limited non-personal data automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

2. Client Images & Media

As a photography business, we collect, create, and store digital images and media files of our clients.

Client images may be stored:

  • Within secure online galleries

  • On professional cloud-based storage systems

  • Within client relationship management (CRM) platforms

  • On encrypted local or external storage devices used for backup and archival purposes

Images are retained for business, artistic, and archival purposes unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.

We take reasonable steps to protect client images from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

3. Client Relationship Management (CRM) Systems

We use one or more Client Relationship Management (CRM) platforms to manage inquiries, bookings, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, communications, and client history.

Information stored in our CRM may include:

  • Contact details

  • Session information

  • Communication history

  • Contracts and invoices

  • Gallery delivery records

These platforms are used solely for business operations and are operated by reputable third-party providers that are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.

4. Online Galleries & Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to provide essential business functions, including but not limited to:

  • Online image galleries for viewing, downloading, and purchasing images

  • Cloud storage services for file backup and redundancy

  • Email marketing and communication platforms

  • Website hosting and analytics tools

These service providers only receive the information necessary to perform their designated services and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

We do not sell or rent personal information or client images to third parties.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communications

  • Schedule and manage photography sessions

  • Deliver images and services through online galleries

  • Process payments and contracts

  • Maintain internal records and archives

  • Send updates or promotional communications (only if you opt in)

  • Improve our services, website functionality, and client experience

6. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some site features may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information and digital media. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we strive to use industry-appropriate protections to minimize risk.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

  • Access or update your personal information

  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to contractual, legal, or archival requirements

  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services and website are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information or images are handled, please contact:

Amelia Conte Photography
Email: amelia@ameliaconte.com