This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Billie Fruit Photography collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, fill out inquiries, book sessions, sign up for emails, or use any related services.

By using our site or services, you consent to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect
Personal Information (PI)
This includes information you provide such as your name, email, phone number, address, wedding date, and payment details—collected when you fill out contact forms, book a session, or sign up for emails.

Derivative / Technical Data
We may collect info automatically from your device and browser: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site—often via cookies or web analytics tools like Google Analytics. 


2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries, confirm bookings, send invoices and receipts
- To send occasional promotional newsletters (only if you opt-in)
- To personalize your experience (e.g. prep guides or travel planning)
- To track website usage and improve performance (using analytics tools)
- To comply with legal obligations, such as tax records

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to improve site functionality and analyze user behavior. You can disable cookies in your browser—but this may limit some features. 

4. Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share details only in these cases:

- With service providers essential to delivering services under strict confidentiality.
- If required by law or to protect our rights
- If you give express consent for a specific purpose

5. Data Security & Retention
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your PI from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. 

We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill services, fulfill legal obligations, or as required by law. After that, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your PI:
- Access or correct the information we hold
- Request deletion or restriction of processing
- Object to data processing
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
R- equest information on whether we’ve shared your data with third parties (if in California)

To exercise any rights, email hello@billiefruit.com We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are intended for individuals 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect PI from minors under 18. If you believe a child has shared PI with us, please contact us to have it removed.
sweetmephotography.com

8. Legal & Regulatory Compliance
If you reside in California, you have rights under laws like CalOPPA and CCPA/CPRA, including:

The ability to request disclosure of PI shared with third parties within the last 12 months
A "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" option (we currently do not sell data) 

California residents may also submit one request per year for details.

9. Model & Publicity Release (Portfolio Use)
By booking with us, you grant permission for Your Photography Business Name to use images—including recognizable photos of you—for marketing, portfolio, and social media unless you specify otherwise in writing. 

If you prefer anonymity, please let us know in writing.

10. Policy Updates
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date above reflects the current version. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. 


11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy rights or this Policy, please reach out.


Email: hello@billiefruit.com