Michael Soto Photography ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website or book our services:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (via secure third-party services)

  • Photos and videos captured during photoshoots

  • Any additional information you choose to provide (e.g., preferences for a photoshoot)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To schedule and manage photography sessions

  • To deliver edited photos and videos to you

  • To improve our services and website

  • To communicate with you regarding your session, including follow-up and customer support

  • For marketing purposes, if you opt-in to our newsletter or updates

We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Photo and Video Usage

As part of our service, you agree that Michael Soto Photography may use the photos and videos from your sessions for portfolio purposes, including:

  • Displaying on our website

  • Social media platforms

  • Marketing materials

If you wish to restrict the use of your images, please notify us in writing prior to the photoshoot.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information and images for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information

  • Request a copy of the data we hold about you

  • Withdraw consent for the use of your images at any time (this may affect portfolio use)

Please contact us at [your email] for any inquiries regarding your data rights.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to process payments or host our website (e.g., [Payment Provider Name], [Hosting Provider Name]). These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. We may also use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website usage and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

8. Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically.