Privacy Policy for Elkin Images

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

Welcome to Elkin Images (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website https://elkinimages.com (the “Site”) or use our photography services.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our services:

a) Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, phone number, and other details you submit via our contact form or when booking a session.

• Payment or billing information (processed securely via third-party providers).

• Any notes or preferences you share regarding your photography session.

• Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or promotions.

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address, browser type, operating system.

• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.

• Device type and general geographic area.

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use our website and to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide photography services.

• Send invoices, confirmations, and relevant updates.

• Improve our website and user experience.

• Send marketing communications if you’ve opted in.

• Comply with applicable legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell personal data.
We may share limited information with:

• Service providers who help us operate (e.g., web hosting, payment processors, email platforms).

• Legal authorities, if required to comply with law or protect our rights.

• Business transfers, in case of sale, merger, or acquisition, with appropriate data protection measures.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Remember preferences and improve user experience.

• Analyze website performance (via Google Analytics or similar tools).

• Support social media or ad integrations (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel, if active).

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but certain site functions may not work properly.

5. Your Rights Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

a) Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect, use, and share.

b) Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal or transactional purposes).

c) Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing

We do not sell personal information. If we ever engage in data sharing for targeted advertising, you will be given an option to opt out.

d) Right to Correct

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we hold about you.

e) Right to Non-Discrimination

We will never discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us by email at Jen [at] elkinimages.com with the subject line “CCPA Request.”
We may verify your identity before processing requests, as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected for — typically, while your client relationship with us is active — and as required by applicable law.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps (encryption, secure hosting, limited access) to protect your personal information. However, no online platform can be guaranteed 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13 years old.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, please contact us:

Elkin Images
Email: jen@elkinimages.com
Address: 436 Lincoln Blvd #106, Lincoln, Ca 95648
Website: https://elkinimages.com

11. Additional Disclosures for Transparency 

Categories of personal information collected:

• Identifiers (name, contact information)

• Internet activity (cookies, IP address, browsing behavior)

• Commercial information (session bookings, transaction data)

• Professional or demographic information (if voluntarily provided)

Purposes of collection:

• Providing photography services

• Marketing and communications

• Site analytics and improvement

Third-party services:

• Website hosting: [e.g., Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress]

• Payment processing: [e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Square]

• Analytics: Google Analytics (may collect data for site usage metrics)