Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 25, 2026

At Aayah Photography ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, inquire about our services, or book a photography session.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, submit an inquiry, book a session, or complete a contact form, we may collect information such as:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Event details (such as wedding date, venue, or session location)
• Your photography preferences
• Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, or messages

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Time spent on the website
• Referral website
• General geographic location
• Date and time of your visit

This information helps us improve our website, understand visitor behavior, and provide a better user experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Improve website performance
• Measure website traffic
• Understand how visitors interact with our content
• Support advertising and remarketing campaigns

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Advertising and Analytics

Aayah Photography may use third-party advertising and analytics services, including services provided by companies such as Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram), to better understand website performance and reach potential clients.

These services may collect information including:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the website
• Device information
• Browser information
• IP address
• Actions taken on our website (such as submitting an inquiry)

This information may be used to:

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Show relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website (remarketing)
• Improve our marketing and website performance
• Understand how visitors find and use our website

If you submit your information through an advertisement or lead form (such as Facebook Lead Ads, Instagram Lead Ads, or Google Ads), we may receive the information you provide, including your name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you choose to share. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry, provide information about our services, and communicate regarding potential bookings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Schedule and manage photography sessions
• Deliver galleries and photographs
• Process invoices and payments
• Communicate before and after your session
• Improve our website and services
• Send updates related to your booking
• Send occasional marketing emails or promotions if you have opted in

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our business, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Online gallery providers
• Cloud storage providers
• Payment processors
• Email service providers
• Analytics and advertising providers

These providers are only given access to information necessary to perform their services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Photography Portfolio

Unless otherwise agreed in writing or prohibited by your photography contract, Aayah Photography may use photographs created during your session for portfolio, website, blog, social media, educational, competition, and promotional purposes.

If you would prefer that your images remain private, please let us know before your session or at the time of booking. We will always respect any written agreement regarding image privacy.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Maintain business records
• Meet legal and tax obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to your information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Object to certain processing activities

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

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Your continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

Aayah Photography

Email: aayahphotography@gmail.com

Website: www.aayahphotography.com