Privacy Policy

Anna Bauman Photography LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates www.annabauman.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site, book our services, or purchase our digital products.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable federal laws, including the Federal Trade Commission Act, the CAN-SPAM Act, and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as well as Pennsylvania state law, including the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act and the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you interact with us, we may collect:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Booking Information: Session details, location preferences, and scheduling information
• Payment Information: Billing details processed through our secure third-party payment processors (we do not store credit card numbers)
• Communications: Messages, inquiries, and feedback you send us
• Photos and Likeness: Images captured during photography sessions

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of visits, and referring URLs
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve your experience

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our photography services
• Process bookings, payments, and deliver digital products
• Communicate with you about sessions, promotions, and updates
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent; you may opt out at any time)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze Site usage to improve our services
• Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications and CAN-SPAM Compliance

In compliance with the CAN-SPAM Act, we agree to the following:

• We will not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses
• We will identify promotional messages as advertisements where required
• We will include our physical business address in marketing emails
• We will honor opt-out and unsubscribe requests within 10 business days
• We will allow users to unsubscribe using a link at the bottom of each email

To unsubscribe from our marketing emails, follow the instructions at the bottom of any email or contact us directly.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including:

• Booking and Gallery Platforms: To manage session scheduling and deliver your images
• Payment Processors: To securely process transactions
• Email Marketing Services: To send newsletters and promotional content
• Analytics Services: Such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our Site

These services may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze Site traffic and usage
• Improve your browsing experience

You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you give us permission to share
• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our business, under confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Session images and client records are retained according to our standard business practices (typically 2-3 years for final images).

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including secure hosting, encrypted payment processing, and limited access to client data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Breach Notification

In compliance with the Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act, if we discover a breach of security involving your personal information, we will notify affected Pennsylvania residents without unreasonable delay and provide any required credit monitoring services as mandated by law.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

For Photography Sessions: When we photograph minors (including children under 13 during family sessions), we collect information from and obtain consent through the parent or legal guardian who books the session -not directly from the child online.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper parental consent, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our Site. Your continued use of our Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: