Thank you for visiting Siren Boudoir Photography. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights you have regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

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

A. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing or billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely through third‑party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers)
  • Client questionnaires or forms related to your photoshoot
  • Signed contracts or model releases
  • Any details you voluntarily share regarding your preferences, ideas, or needs for your session

B. Images and Media

  • Photographs taken during boudoir sessions
  • Behind‑the‑scenes video/footage (if applicable)
  • Images you upload or send for styling, inspiration, or editing requests

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site
  • Cookies and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

A. To Provide Services

  • Scheduling and managing sessions
  • Communicating about your booking, products, or order updates
  • Editing and delivering your images or products
  • Processing payments securely

B. To Improve Our Website & Services

  • analyzing traffic and site usage
  • Enhancing user experience
  • Debugging performance or technical issues

C. Marketing & Communication

With your consent:

  • Sending promotional emails, special offers, or studio updates
  • Using selected images in our portfolio, website, or social media (only with your signed permission—we never share images without your explicit written consent)

D. Legal & Security Purposes

  • Meeting legal obligations
  • Protecting the studio against fraud or misuse
  • Maintaining business records

3. How Your Images Are Handled

We understand the sensitive and intimate nature of boudoir photography. Protecting your images is our top priority.

  • Only authorized members of our team access your files.
  • Images are stored on secure, password‑protected systems.
  • We never share, post, publish, or use your images for marketing unless you have signed a specific image‑use release giving us permission.
  • You may revoke image‑use consent at any time for future use.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously and use industry‑standard measures, including:

  • Secure SSL encryption on our website
  • Password‑protected file storage
  • Limited employee access to sensitive data
  • Secure third‑party payment processors
  • Regular software updates and security reviews

While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we work diligently to protect your data to the highest reasonable standard.

5. How We Share Information

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

We may share limited information only with:

A. Trusted Third‑Party Services

  • Payment processors (for secure payments)
  • Email marketing services (for optional newsletters)
  • Print labs (for printed products)
  • Contract management systems

These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the purpose for which we provide it.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website performance
  • Improve your browsing experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access to the personal information we hold
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your information (where legally allowed)
  • Withdrawal of marketing consent at any time
  • Restriction of certain data uses

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information at the bottom of this page.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

  • Client records, contracts, and signed releases are kept for legal and business purposes.
  • Images are stored as long as your gallery or product order remains active.
  • Marketing preferences are kept until you unsubscribe.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward anyone under 18, except when included in family or holiday sessions with a parent or guardian present. We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.