Elizabeth Behan Photography ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our photography website.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Children Under the Age of 14Our website is not intended for children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 14 without parental consent, please contact us immediately so we can promptly remove the information.
2. Information We Collect About You
We may collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
- Personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and other details you provide voluntarily
- Information related to inquiries, bookings, contracts, or session questionnaires
- Any other information you choose to provide through forms or direct communication
3. Information We Collect Proactively
When you make a purchase, book a session, or submit payment, we may collect information through third-party payment processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar platforms. This may include:
- Email address
- Transaction details
- Billing name and address
- We do not store or have direct access to your full credit card or payment information. All payments are processed securely through third-party providers.
4. Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies
As you navigate through our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your equipment and browsing actions, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and time spent on the site
This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.
5. User Content
If you submit or upload content to this website (including reviews, testimonials, or inquiry forms), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and display such content for business and marketing purposes. You represent that you own or have permission to submit such content.
6. Use of Cookies and Pixels
Our website uses cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site and allow us to improve content, functionality, and marketing efforts. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect website performance.
7. Third-Party Use of Cookies
Third-party services such as Google Analytics, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), and other advertising platforms may place cookies or tracking technologies on your device. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.We do not control these third-party technologies or how they are used.
8. Email Information
If you provide your email address, we may use it to:
- Send booking confirmations, contracts, invoices, or session details
- Respond to inquiries
- Share newsletters, promotions, or updates (with your consent)
9. Email Policies
We comply with applicable email marketing laws. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly. Transactional or service-related emails may still be sent as necessary.
10. How We Use Information You Provide to Us
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide photography services and fulfill bookings
- Process payments and contracts
- Communicate with you
- Improve our website and services
- Send marketing communications (when permitted)
- Comply with legal obligations
11. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information:
- To trusted service providers who assist in operating our business (such as payment processors, email platforms, and gallery hosting services)
- To comply with legal requirements or court orders
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
12. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. Sensitive information, including payment data, is encrypted and processed securely by third-party payment processors. While no system can be guaranteed 100% secure, we take appropriate steps to safeguard your information.
13. International Data Protection
If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
14. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
15. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Visitors’ Rights (EU)
If you are located in the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
elizabeth behan photography
Email: elizabethbehanphotography@hotmail.com
Website: www.elizabethbehanphotography.com
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: december 16, 2025